ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (21mm, 1.35 g, 3h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Herefeth, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (21mm, 1.35 g, 3h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Herefeth, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. + ΛEÐELBEΛR(HT) REX, diademed bust right / + (HE)REFR EÐ mO N E T Λ arranged on limbs of, and around, beaded cross. Naismith C188g (this coin); SCBI 67 (BM) 1270; North 620; SCBC 1053. Lightly toned. Good VF. |