ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (16mm, 1.22 g, 6h). Light coinage. Lundene (London) mint; Winoth, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3. OFFA/REX divided by beaded bar with fleurs at ends / U/IN/◊/ð in the angles of a lozenge cross fleury with single pairs of fleurs; in center, saltire cross with pellets in angles. Chick Type 75; SCBI –; BMC –; cf. North 288; SCBC 904. VF, toned, find patina. Rare.
