ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (18mm, 1.13 g). Light coinage, non-portrait type. Canterbury mint; Babba, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3. Near VF.

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Lot: 760. Estimated: $ 750

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (18mm, 1.13 g). Light coinage, non-portrait type. Canterbury mint; Babba, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3. Long cross botonnée over circle containing lozenge at center / B Λ B Λ in angles of cross with fleured ends on a linear square. EMC 2021.0312 (this coin); Chick 91a-c (same dies); North 267; SCBC 904. Cracked at center, some porosity. Near VF.

Found at Chitterne, Wiltshire, October 2021.


Closing Date and Time: 22 February 2023 at 14:13:00 ET.

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