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Auction: 15004 - Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 526

Edward the Martyr (975-978), Penny, 1.42g, Sole type, Bedford, Baldic, eadpeard rex an, diademed bust left, rev. +balddic m-o beda, cross pattée within inner circle (SCBI 2 Glasgow, No 735 - same obverse die; different reverse legend; N.763; S.1142), contemporary metal testing on reverse, this reverse die crudely cut, high quality silver and a well struck example, nearly extremely fine and very rare, Edward the Martyr a most popular king in numismatic circles

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