CNG 96, Lot: 1393. Estimate $500. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Northumbria. Eadberht, with Archbishop Ecgberht. 737-758. AR Sceat (13mm, 0.95 g, 12h). Eoforwic (York) mint. Cross pattée / Mitred figure holding long cross and crozier. Booth, Sceattas, variety v, 15 (dies O/k); Pirie, Guide 2.2d (same dies); North 192; SCBC 852. Good VF, toned, reverse a little off center.

From the Andrew Wayne Collection, purchased from M. Vosper, February 2008.