ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (19mm, 1.33 g, 10h). Cross-and-wedges type. Canterbury mint; Eaba, moneyer. Struck 805-circa 810. + COENVVLF REX m, diademed bust right / + EABA mONETA, cross pattée with wedges in angles. Naismith C25c (
this coin); SCBI 67 (BM), 135; North 344; SCBC 915. Deeply toned. Good VF. Rare.
Ex Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection; Classical Numismatic Group 38 (6 June 1996), lot 1747.
