Well Struck Aethelberht

876287.

Sold For $4950

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Aethelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (20mm, 1.12 g, 6h). Inscribed Cross type (BMC i). Canterbury mint; Æthelred, moneyer. Struck circa 858-862/4. +ΛEÐELBEΛR(HT) REX, diademed bust right / +EÐELRED MONETA in and around the arms of a beaded cross. SCBI 2 (Hunterian), 552; BMC 26; North 620; SCBC 1053. Near EF, toned. Well struck on great metal. Rare.