ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Burgred. 852-874. AR Penny (20mm, 1.18 g, 3h). Middle phase, Series V, Lunette Type D. London(?) mint; Osmund, moneyer. Struck circa 866-868. BVRGRED REX–, diademed bust right / OSMUND between two lines; MON above, ETΛ (three pellets) below. SCBI 42 (South-Eastern), 673 var. (no pellets on rev.); BMC 370 var. (same); North 423; SCBC 938. Good VF, toned.
