ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (17mm, 0.99 g, 2h). Light coinage, portrait type. London mint; Æthelweald, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3.CNG Feature Auction 120 British, Silver Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (17mm, 0.99 g, 2h). Light coinage, portrait type. London mint; Æthelweald, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3. + ◊F·F·A·R·EX ·:· + ·, diademed bust right / Є∂ EL VA LD, divided by four jewel-like lobes; the inner circle contains a cross botonnée with four petals in saltire. Chick 10; North 310; SCBC 905. Porous, small delamination flaw on reverse, minor edge chip. VF. Rare. |