CNG 97, Lot: 1010. Estimate $7500. Sold for $13000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22mm, 1.60 g, 6h). Bust Crowned (BMC viii) type. Northwic (Norwich) mint; Burdel, moneyer. Struck 933-938. + EÐELSTΛN REX, crowned and draped bust right / + BVRDEL MO NORDPE•, small cross pattée. Blunt, Aethelstan 281; SCBI 34 (BM), 139-40 var. (legends); North 675; SCBC 1095. EF, lightly toned, a few very light marks. Struck on a broad flan. Excellent style. Rare.