© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
Penny - Edward Small Cross type; radiate bust ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward the Confessor (1042-1066) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1044-1046 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55911 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Small cross pattée within inner circle, moneyer/mint name around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + ESTMER ON LVNDE
Translation: Estmer of London
Interesting fact
The Edward Small Cross Penny, minted between 1044 and 1046, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age and historical significance. It features a radiate bust of King Edward the Confessor, and its silver content makes it stand out from other coins of its time. In fact, it's one of the earliest silver coins to be minted in England, and its design has been influential in shaping the country's coinage for centuries to come.
