† Edward the Confessor (1042-66), silver Penny, facing bust / small cross type (1062-65), Hastings mint, moneyer Theodred, facing crowned bust to top of coin, legend commences upper right, EADPARD REX AN., rev. small cross pattée, two pellets in fields, inner circle and legend surrounding, +ÐEODRED ON HÆS , 0.98g (cf. SCBI 20 Mack, 1283 -; BMC type XIII; N.830; S.1183). Toned, very fine, reverse better, fastened to an exceptional pedigree.The legends translate as "Edward King of the English" on obverse and "Theodred of Hastings" on the reverse.

Provenance:
Ex Elmore Jones, Glendining, Wednesday 12th May 1971, lot 337.