CNG 100, Lot: 2257. Estimate $4000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (16mm, 1.10 g, 12h). Light coinage. Lundene (London) mint; Winenoth, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3. OFFA/ REX in two lines divided by beaded bar with fleur at each end; cross above. / ЧЧ IN ◊ ð in the angles of a lozenge cross fleury with plain cross and saltire in center. Chick 76b = SCBI 9 (Ashmolean), 13; BMC –; North 288; SCBC 904. Good VF, toned. Good metal. Rare.