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Penny - Edward Hammer Cross type ND
| Silver | 1.30 g | 19.2 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward the Confessor (1042-1066) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1059-1062 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.30 g |
| Diameter | 19.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Short voided hammer cross.
Script: Latin
Comment
Late Anglo-Saxon period, Kings of England (973-1066), Edward The Confessor (1042-1066), Hammer Cross type penny (1059-62).Interesting fact
The Edward (Hammer Cross type) Penny, minted between 1059-1062, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and the fact that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time.
