Edward the Confessor (1042-66) silver Penny ND (1050-53) MS63 PCGS, London mint, Godric as moneyer, S-1176, North-820. Seller's photos and description: Expanding Cross Type. +EDPER | RD RE E, diademed bust left with scepter / +GΘDRIC ΘN LVNDN, voided short cross with expanding limbs; two circles at the center. A phenomenal example of this issue, well-struck and beautifully toned. I've been after an Edward the Confessor penny but couldn't decide on one. The strike and toning on this one just did it for me
That is a great Edward penny @1934 Wreath Crown I really like it. The strike is great and the tone is beautiful. I've wanted one of the Confessor for a while, especially this type.
I don't have it to hand yet but yes, its not a very big coin at all. I would say about the size of a dime.
A very nice penny of the Confessor! Actually, one of the best that I have seen, and with very clear legends. This is my penny of Edward, double struck obverse (which makes the king look a little like Santa Claus).
Fantastic Edward the Confessor coins! Wow! Whether or not he actually made the same promise to bequeath the crown to both Harold Godwinson and William the Conqueror, he nonetheless remains an important and endlessly fascinating historical figure and he died in that famous year 1066. What a mess that was. Someday I hope to see his tomb in Westminster Abbey. Maybe I'll try to pick up a period penny while I'm over there.
Truly a splendid coin. I've spent a pretty penny to buy a pretty penny many times. Of course your particular pretty penny there is well beyond my budget class. I did proudly own a PCGS MS63 Aethelred II penny for a while.
