Important British and World Coins and Banknotes, Numismatic Books

Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Penny, Chester, Ælfsige, ielfs on legeee:, variety with helmeted bust, legend commences at 12 o’clock, 1.31g/2h (Freeman 20; N 831/4; S 1184). Very fine with attractive golden grey tone, the variety extremely rare (£400-500)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins from the Collection of Michael Sherman.

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Provenance:
P. Arnot Collection, BDW Auction, 21 March 1995, lot 354