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Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Expanding Cross type Penny, Heavy coinage (18.86 grains) with basic bust, variety with cross in each angle of reverse (N 823/1; BMC Vb), Shrewsbury, Godesbrand, obverse edper:-.rd rex:, reverse godesbrand on sr [-] (cf BMC 1179, Wulmaer). Surface corrosion both sides, obverse weak, reverse off-centre and of crude work, about fine, excessively rare (£300-500)