ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Eadmund. 939-946. AR Penny (22mm, 1.43 g, 9h). Horizontal-Rosette 1 (HR 1) type (BMC i). Mint in the east Midlands; Wulfgar, moneyer. Near EF.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Eadmund. 939-946. AR Penny (22mm, 1.43 g, 9h). Horizontal-Rosette 1 (HR 1) type (BMC i). Mint in the east Midlands; Wulfgar, moneyer. + EΛDMVND RE+, small cross pattée / PVCCGΛ/RCS MOT in two lines; rosettes above and below, three crosses between. CTCE 230; cf. SCBI 64 (Grosvenor), 304-312 (for similar); North 691; SCBC 1105. Toned, minor deposits, slight edge loss. Near EF.

From the Evergreen Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 42 (29 May 1997), lot 1454.

Edmund (939-946), the son of Edward the Elder and his third wife, Queen Eadgifu, succeeded his half-brother and issued numerous charters and three law codes. He faced challenges from the Hiberno-Norse sea kings of Dublin who battled to secure York.

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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