ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Edward the Elder. 899-924. AR Penny (22mm, 1.53 g, 3h). Circumscription cross/Horizontal (HT1E) type (BMC ii). Mercia West dies; Wulfred, moneyer. Late II period, circa 920-924. +EΛDVVEΛRD REX, small cross pattée / VVLFRED MO in two lines; +++ between,
∴ above and below. CTCE 306; cf. SCBI 26 (East Anglia), 125; BMC 68 var. (VVEFRED); North 649; SCBC 1087. Good VF, toned. Rare.
