ANGLO-SAXON, Pale Gold Phase. Circa 645-665/70. Pale AV Thrymsa (13mm, 1.26 g, 4h). ‘Oath-taking’ or ’Constantine’ type. Uncertain mint, possibly in East Anglia.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Gold Sold For $ 8 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Pale Gold Phase. Circa 645-665/70. Pale AV Thrymsa (13mm, 1.26 g, 4h). ‘Oath-taking’ or ’Constantine’ type. Uncertain mint, possibly in East Anglia. Diademed bust right, arm extending right with open hand on cross / IΛNmn ΛVnN, stylized trophy within double-pelleted wreath. Marsden 2-6 (dies I/b); Sutherland 26 (same obv. die); SCBI 63 (BM), 22 (same obv. die); A&W type V.xxiv; Metcalf p. 47; MEC 8 table 3, 26; North 17; SCBC 766. Slightly wavy flan, some marks. VF. Very rare. |