Auction: 23004 - Ancient and British Coins - Featuring the 'White Rose' Collection
Lot: 434
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), 'Pointed Helmet' Type, Penny, 1053-1056, Chichester, Ælfwine, + EDPE-D RE•X, helmeted bust right, sceptre before, rev. + ÆLFPINE ON CICEIE • voided short cross, terminating in voided trefoil, 1.34g [20.7grns], 12h (HHK 100, lot 9 same dies; SCBI 42 [South Eastern], 1254; North 825; BMC VII; Spink 1179), some striking softness to legends, otherwise an handsome portrait and rich dark cabinet toned, good very fine, scarce
Provenance
SNC, August 2005, HS2159* - £375
SCMB, March 1976, H5530* - £300
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Sold for
£1,600
Starting price
£500