ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR Penny (19mm, 1.55 g, 3h). London monogram type (BMC vi). London mint. Struck circa 880-885.

CNG Feature Auction 115
Lot: 1029. Estimated: $ 7 500

British, Silver

Sold For $ 16 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR Penny (19mm, 1.55 g, 3h). London monogram type (BMC vi). London mint. Struck circa 880-885. ÆLFR ED REX, diademed bust right / Londonia monogram; small cross pattée above, quatrefoil of pellets below. MacKay, London, Type A1, 4.4 (O3/R4 – this coin); North 644; SCBC 1061. Surface marks. Toned. VF. Rare and iconic.

From the Todd Hansen Collection. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 64 (14 December 2004), lot 32.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 115 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 16-17 September 2020. This lot is in Session 4, which begins 17 September 2020 at 2 PM ET.

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