ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Danish Northumbria). Imitations of Alfred the Great. Circa 885-915. AR Penny (20.5mm, 1.43 g, 4h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type. Uncertain mint; Ludig, moneyer. Good VF.

Triton XXIX
Lot: 1113. Estimated: $ 2 500

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Danish Northumbria). Imitations of Alfred the Great. Circa 885-915. AR Penny (20.5mm, 1.43 g, 4h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type. Uncertain mint; Ludig, moneyer. + EL FR ED RE, small cross pattée / LVDI/G MO in two lines; pellet between. SCBI 48 (Northern), 887 (same dies); BMC 353 var. (obv. legend; Alfred); North 475/1; SCBC 966. Old cabinet toning. Good VF.

From the Evergreen Collection.

The line between the official two-line coinage of Alfred and the Viking imitations is a blurry one. As the present example die matches an ex Cuerdale Hoard coin attributed in SCBI 48 as an imitation, we are following that description.

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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