ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelwulf. 839-858. AR Penny (21mm, 1.37 g, 10h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Æthelnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 854-858. Near EF.

Keystone 16 – The David C. Bianchi II Collection
Lot: 53. Estimated: $ 2 000

British – Anglo-Saxon & Norman, Silver

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelwulf. 839-858. AR Penny (21mm, 1.37 g, 10h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Æthelnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 854-858. Draped bust right / + EÐELN OÐ MO N E T Λ arranged on limbs of, and around, beaded cross. Naismith C139; SCBI 1 (Fitzwilliam), 528; North 618; SCBC 1051. Old cabinet toning, minor edge loss. Near EF.

From the David C. Bianchi II Collection. Ex Davissons E-Auction 29 (24 April 2019), lot 75; Classical Numismatic Auctions VIII (27 September 1989), lot 765.


Closing Date and Time: 20 May 2026 at 10:17:20 ET.



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