Lot 490
Edward the Confessor (1042-66), Silver Penny, hammer cross type (1059-62), Chichester Mint, Moneyer Godwine. Crowned and draped bust right with sceptre, bust extends to bottom of coin, legend commences at top with beaded border surrounding, +EADPAR RD RE, rev. pellet in centre of voided cross with hammer pellet terminals, legend and beaded border surrounding, +GODPINE ON CICEIT:, weight 1.35g (B.M.C. type XI; N.828; S.1182). Attractively toned, a touch weak in parts of reverse legend, with an excellent depiction of the King, extremely fine. Value $750 - UP
During the reign of Edward the Confessor the coinage types were now regulated to change on a two to three yearly basis. The hammer cross type pennies are the penultimate issue of the reign and according to North the Chichester Mint in Sussex was one of the smaller mints in operation at that time with only up to four moneyers working the dies. Quite miniscule when compared to the 84 working in London, the 41 located in York or the 39 in Lincoln.
The obverse Latin legend translates as "Edward King" and the reverse as "Godwine of Chichester.".
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, February 2001, HS0097 also illustrated in color inside front cover.
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