Found in Wales

CNG 106, Lot: 1087. Estimate $5000. Sold for $6275. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (18.5mm, 1.29 g, 1h). Group II. Portrait type. Canterbury mint; Wærheard, moneyer. Struck 805-circa 810. + COENVVLF REX (Mercian m), diademed bust right / + VER(HE)ARDI mO(NE)TA, cross pattée with wedges in quarters. Naismith C28; SCBI 20 (Mack), 580; BMC 85; North 344; SCBC 915. EMC 2013.0059 (this coin). Near EF, darkly toned. Excellent portrait. Very rare.

Found near Prestatyn, Denbighshire, Wales, 2013.