a lituus and a simpulum above
some tiny corrosion spots on bust
Eukratides I (c
A few light marks on obverse
SNG ANS 310-11 (this obverse die))
Edward the Confessor Penny, Small flan type, Frome, Brihtwine a lituus and a simpulumEdward the Confessor (1042 66), silver Penny, small flan type (1048 50), Frome Mint, Moneyer Brihtwine, diademed bust left, bust to bottom of coin, Latin legend commences at top with toothed border surrounding, +EDPA RD RE, rev. pellet at centre of voided cross, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, +BRIHTPNE ON FR., both Ns ligatured to next letter, weight 1. 12g (N. 818; S. 1175). Toned, about very fine and of the highest rarity.