ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR Penny (19mm, 1.30 g, 12h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type (BMC xiv). Mercian dies; Ludig, moneyer. Struck circa 880-899. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1055. Estimated: $ 2 000

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 2 750. 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, 1.30 g, 12h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type (BMC xiv). Mercian dies; Ludig, moneyer. Struck circa 880-899. + EL FR ED RE, small cross pattée; pellet in fourth quarter / LVDIG/MON in two lines; pellet between. SCBI 2 (Hunterian), 573 var. (no pellet on obv.); North 636; SCBC 1066. Toned, peck marks, with unusual series of pecks on reverse. VF.

Purchased by the consignor from Silbury Coins, August 2020. Ex Classical Numismatic Group inventory 521966 (April 2020); Allan Williams Collection (Part IV, Spink 259, 29 January 2019), lot 487; Noble 50 (21 March 1996), lot 2528; Spink Australia 19 (16 July 1986), lot 1854.

The curious array of peck marks on the reverse bears a vague resemblance to a runic inscription.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

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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