ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.51 g, 5h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type (BMC xiv). Canterbury mint; Æthelræd, moneyer. Struck circa 880-899. Good VF.

Triton XXVII
Lot: 1254. Estimated: $ 2 500

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 5 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.51 g, 5h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type (BMC xiv). Canterbury mint; Æthelræd, moneyer. Struck circa 880-899. + EL FR ED RE, small cross pattée / + EÐFRE/D NO in two lines; pellets above, below, and between. SCBI 26 (East Anglia), 52 (same rev. die); North 635; SCBC 1066. Richly toned. Good VF. Rare.

From the Causeway Collection, purchased from AMR Coins.


The final winners of all Triton XXVII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 9-10 January 2024.

Triton XXVII – Session Four – Lot 984–1341 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 10 January 2024 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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