ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Ecgberht. 802-839. AR Penny (15mm, 0.66 g). Portrait type. Rochester mint; uncertain moneyer. Struck 855-circa 862. Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1052. Estimated: $ 500

British, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Ecgberht. 802-839. AR Penny (15mm, 0.66 g). Portrait type. Rochester mint; uncertain moneyer. Struck 855-circa 862. Diademed and draped bust right / [...] mO(NE), circle containing cross surrounded by four crescents with pellets between. Cf. Naismith R12.3a (for type); SCBI –; North 578; SCBC 1039. Find patina, fragment. Near VF.

Purchased from Ingram Coins, July 2020. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 129 (18 March 2015), lot 383.


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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Four – Lot 889-1124 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 19 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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