Heading: Eadgar Circumscription Cross Penny York Type Fastolf 959-975

Denomination: Silver penny

Period: Anglo-Saxon

Date: 959-975

Origin:  York mint group, moneyer Fastolf

Condition: AVF, but a little ragged

Obverse: Small central cross within inner circle, legend around +EADGAR REXI

Reverse: Small central cross within inner circle, legend around, legend reads FASTOLF MON

Size and Weight: 20mm, 0.99g

References: S1134; North 748

Features and Provenance: Ex Noonan's sale, from the J. Dawson Collection (1933-2025)

Eadgar, also known as Edgar the Peaceful, the Peacemaker and the Peaceable, was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975. He became king of all England on his brother Eadwig's death.  Very little is known about him, but the lull in Viking raids during his reign, may have helped towards his nickname. Eadgar's major administrative reform was the introduction of a standardised coinage in the early 970s to replace the previous decentralised system. He also issued legislative codes which  improved procedures for enforcement of the law.

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

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