ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22mm, 1.59 g, 10h). Helmet type (BMC xii). Uncertain mint; Warin, moneyer.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22mm, 1.59 g, 10h). Helmet type (BMC xii). Uncertain mint; Warin, moneyer. + ÆÐLSTΛN REX, crowned, helmeted, draped bust right / + PΛRIN MONETΛ, cross crosslet. Blunt, Aethelstan –; SCBI –; North 686; SCBC 1104. Light iridescent tone. Near EF. The moneyer unrecorded for Aethelstan. Very rare. |