Lot 124
Edward the Confessor, AR Penny, Hammer Cross type (1059-1062), Worcester, Garulf.

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£780
Estimate: £650 - £850
Description
Edward the Confessor, AR Penny, Hammer Cross type (1059-1062), Worcester, Garulf. Crowned and draped king right with sceptre, legend commences at top, +EADPARD REX, rev. Short voided cross with hammer head ends, pellet in centre, + GARVLF ON PIHREC, 1.34gm. ((SCBI Glasgow 1137 var.; Freeman 78; N 828; S 1182). About Extremely Fine, well struck and prettily toned with gunmetal iridescence, particularly poignant facial features. Extremely rare - only two specimens listed by Freeman.
Footnote
DNW Auction 175, 6 May 2020, lot 101, hammered for £850.

