ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22mm, 1.69 g, 12h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC viii). Norwich mint; Secgge, moneyer.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22mm, 1.69 g, 12h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC viii). Norwich mint; Secgge, moneyer. + ÆÐELSTΛN REX, crowned, helmeted, draped bust right / + SECGGE · MO · NORPIC, small cross pattée. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe, pp. 60–1; Blunt, Aethelstan 287; SCBI 34 (BM), 148 (same rev. die); North 675; SCBC 1095. Portrait of fine style. Minor weakness in crown. Lightly toned. Good VF. Rare. |