ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelwulf. 839-858. AR Penny (21mm, 1.12 g, 7h). DORB/CANT type. Rochester mint; Wealhheard, moneyer. Struck circa 849-854. Near VF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1499. Estimated: $ 200

The West Collection of Medieval Coinage, Silver

Sold For $ 475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelwulf. 839-858. AR Penny (21mm, 1.12 g, 7h). DORB/CANT type. Rochester mint; Wealhheard, moneyer. Struck circa 849-854. DOR–B– around central pellet / + VVEALHHEARD, Cant monogram. Naismith R36; North 614; SCBC 1049. Toned, corrosion, ragged flan. Near VF. Very rare.

From the West Collection, purchased from Gordon A. Singer.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 12:46:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.