Triton XVII, Lot: 1421. Estimate $3000. Sold for $3500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (18mm, 1.29 g, 12h). Three-line type. Lundene (London) mint; Wilhun, moneyer. Struck 796-797/8. · : m : ·/ CENVVLF/ R:EX. in three lines; two beaded bars with opposed hooks dividing center legend / VVIL/HVN in two lines within lunate cartouche with indented sides, beaded bar with hooked and bifurcated finials dividing legend, pellets around. Naismith L6b = PAS ESS-462014 (this coin); SCBI 9 (Ashmolean), 17 var. (obv. legend); BMC –; North 341; SCBC 912A. VF, toned, usual light porosity, minor edge split. Rare.

Found at Mistley, Essex, November 2003.