Penny - Edward (Small Flan type) ND (1048-1050) front Penny - Edward (Small Flan type) ND (1048-1050) back
Penny - Edward (Small Flan type) ND (1048-1050) photo
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Penny - Edward Small Flan type ND

 
Silver - 15 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward the Confessor (1042-1066)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1048-1050
Value
1 Penny
Currency
Penny (924-1158)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90237
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Short voided cross with legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AELFP ON LVND

Translation: Aelfp[ig] of London

Comment

Kings of England (973-1158), Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Small flan type, BMC ii
London mint, Aelfpig moneyer.

Interesting fact

The Edward Small Flan Penny, minted between 1048 and 1050, is a rare and valuable coin. It is believed that only about 20 of these coins exist today, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after coins in the world. (Source: The Royal Mint)