ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (17mm, 1.41 g, 9h). Three-line type. London mint; Winenoth, moneyer. Struck 796-797/8.Electronic Auction 480 British, Silver Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (17mm, 1.41 g, 9h). Three-line type. London mint; Winenoth, moneyer. Struck 796-797/8. ·: m :·/ CEИVVLF/ · R:E·X· in three lines divided by two beaded bars with opposed hooks at center / VV IN O ∂ in quarters of beaded cross moline with solid lines in one arm. Naismith L7 var. (direction of rev. legend; same obv. die); EMC 2014.0119 (this coin); North –; cf. SCBC 912A. SOme edge loss, crimped. Good VF. Extremely rare – only one listed by Naismith. |