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Auction: 23005 - The "Haddenham" Collection of English Coins
Lot: 307

The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), 'Hammer Cross' Type Pennies, 1059-1062, York (2), Thorr, + EDPARI REX, crowned, draped and bearded bust right, trefoil-tipped sceptre before, rev. + ÐORR ON EOFERP, voided short cross with each limb terminating in incurved segment of circle, additional annulet in second quarter, 1.18g [18.21grns], 8h (Hildebrand - [Type G]; Freeman 388; SCBI 51 [Estonia], 1085 [for variety, legend reads EOFRPIC]; North 828; BMC XI; Spink 1182), observe struck somewhat flat, the reverse much better, otherwise toned, fine or better for issue; additionally, Ulfketill, + EADPAR-D RE• similar, rev. + VLFCTEL ON EOFER, as before, except additional annulet in first quarter, 1.20g [18.52grns], 8h (Hildebrand - [Type G]; Freeman 408; SCBI 21 [Yorkshire], 1485 same dies; North 828; BMC XI; Spink 1182), darker 'field' tone, very fine (2)

Provenance

i) T Mathews, by private treaty, 1982 - £95

ii) T Mathews, by private treaty, 1984 - £95


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Sold for
£650

Starting price
£180