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CNG Feature Auction 117

Lot nuber 987

ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Danish East Anglia). Imitations of Alfred the Great. Circa 885-915. AR Penny (19mm, 1.35 g, 6h). Londonia monogram type. Uncertain mint in the southern Danelaw.


CNG Feature Auction 117
Lot: 987.
 Estimated: $ 1 500

British, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Danish East Anglia). Imitations of Alfred the Great. Circa 885-915. AR Penny (19mm, 1.35 g, 6h). Londonia monogram type. Uncertain mint in the southern Danelaw. X ÆΓ(F inverted)R ED RE, diademed bust right / Londonia monogram; cruciform pellets above and below. MacKay, London, Danelaw Type A5, 19 var. (O19/R– [unlisted rev. die]; this coin referenced in note, querying authenticity); BMA 446 (same obv. die); MEC 8, 2361 (same obv. die); cf. North 464/463 (for obv./rev. types); SCBC 964. Crack along lower part of diadem repaired. In NGC encapsulation 5938193-006, graded XF Details, Damaged. Very rare.

Although the weight and silver content appeared good for a Danelaw issue, MacKay noted “minor inconsistencies” in the obverse compared to the other two examples of coins struck from this obverse die, which led him to conclude that the "coin is likely to be a clever forgery." Following further study, it is our opinion, and that of NGC, that the coin is perfectly genuine.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 117 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 May 2021. This lot is in Session 4, which begins 20 May 2021 at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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