CNG 90, Lot: 2370. Estimate $3000. Sold for $3400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (17mm, 1.30 g, 9h). Light coinage. London mint; Ealhmund, moneyer. Struck circa 779-792/3. O F A (RX) within the angles of a lozenge cross fleury with central pellet-in-annulet surrounded by four pellets / +/ALH/MUN/∂ divided by a beaded bar with fleury ends. Chick Type 39 (variety unlisted); SCBI –; BMC –; North 282; SCBC 904; EMC 2011.0257 (this coin). Near EF, toned, some deposits. Very rare.

Found in High Easter, near Chelmsford, Essex, 2011.