Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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Lot description: The Spang Collection of The Kings & Queens of England. Edward the Martyr, 975-978. Penny, AR 20 mm. 1.39 g., Lincoln mint. Diademed bust l.; EADWEARD REX NGO. Rev. Small cross patee, LEVIG MO LNDCOLNE around. S. 1142. North 763. Very rare. Old cabinet tone, insignificant edge marks, otherwise good very fine Ex Davisson's Auction 34, 114 (Illustrated on Front Cover); From the Dr Cedric Raine and the Jack Kerin collections. Edward was the eldest son of Edgar, but was not the acknowledged heir. After great strife he was crowned, but later murdered at Corfe castle. Estimate: 5000 CHF |