Coins and Historical Medals

Edward the Confessor (1042-1066), Penny, Pointed Helmet type, Wallingford, Beorhtric, brihtric on pall, cross-headed sceptre, 1.36g/3h (Freeman 46, this coin cited; N 825; S 1179). Struck from worn dies, flan a little creased, otherwise good fine, reverse better, old grey tone, rare £200-£260

Spink Auction 1, 11 October 1978, lot 124; Royal Berkshire Collection