ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Martyr. 975-978. AR Penny (20.5mm, 1.38 g, 8h). Sole type (BMC i). Lincoln mint; Grind, moneyer.Triton XXIV British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Martyr. 975-978. AR Penny (20.5mm, 1.38 g, 8h). Sole type (BMC i). Lincoln mint; Grind, moneyer. + EΛDVVΛRD RE+ ΛNGLo, diademed and draped bust left / + GRIИD M–O LIИDCOL, small cross pattée. Mossop 26 (dies A/c); SCBI 27 (Lincolnshire), 11 (same dies); Hild 12; BMC 14; North 763; SCBC 1142. Small dig in obverse legend, a few scratches on reverse under tone. Near VF. Rare. |