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CNG Feature Auction 117

Lot nuber 989

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22mm, 1.58 g, 10h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC viii). ‘Smrie’ mint; Eadbald, moneyer.


CNG Feature Auction 117
Lot: 989.
 Estimated: $ 4 000

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 9 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22mm, 1.58 g, 10h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC viii). ‘Smrie’ mint; Eadbald, moneyer. + ÆÐEΓSTΛN REX, crowned, helmeted, draped bust right / + EADBAΓD NO ZMRIE, small cross pattée. Blunt, Aethelstan 293; SCBI 34 (BM), 152 (same obv. die); North 675; SCBC 1095. Minor rim repair & some light marks under artificial tone. Otherwise struck on a broad flan with a bold portrait and clear legends. Good VF. Extremely rare.

Reportedly found near Dereham, Norfolk, 2020.

The only example of this as yet unlocated mint available to commerce

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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