ANGLO-SAXON, Archbishops of Canterbury. Æthelheard, with Offa of Mercia as overlord. 792/3-805. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.27 g, 3h). Three-line type. Canterbury mint. Struck circa 792/3-796. Near EF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 1110. Estimated: $ 5 000

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Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Archbishops of Canterbury. Æthelheard, with Offa of Mercia as overlord. 792/3-805. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.27 g, 3h). Three-line type. Canterbury mint. Struck circa 792/3-796. ·: ΛEDIL/HEΛRD/ ΛRCEP in three lines / ·: m ·:/ :+: · ◊FFΛ/ ·: REX · in three lines. Chick 247d-e (same obv. die); SCBI 67 (BM), 747 (same obv. die); North 229; SCBC 885. Toned. Near EF.

In 792 Offa of Mercia increased the weight of the Penny following a similar reform to the Denier by Charlemagne in France. This superb coin was struck for Archbishop Aethelheard acknowledging Offa’s overlordship. Kent had been the first Anglo-Saxon kingdom to convert to Christianity and the bishop of Canterbury, the capital of Kent, gained a primacy in the early English church. This was recognized by the award of minting rights to Archbishops by successive monarchs.

The final winners of all Triton XXIX lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 January 2026.

Triton XXIX – Session Four – Lot 920-1141 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 14 January 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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