ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (20mm, 1.07 g, 6h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Heregeard, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1054. Estimated: $ 750

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (20mm, 1.07 g, 6h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Heregeard, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. Draped bust right / + (HE)REGEΛ RD MO N E T Λ arranged on limbs of, and around, beaded cross. Naismith C189a (same dies); SCBI 67 (BM), 1221-2; North 620; SCBC 1053. Find patina, some roughness, ragged edge. Good VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Keith Chapman. Ex Spink 249 (6 December 2017), lot 22.


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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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