CNG 100, Lot: 1059. Estimate $4000. Sold for $7000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Pale Gold Phase. Circa 650-675. AV Thrymsa (13mm, 1.21 g, 5h). Type II.T.v (‘Two Emperors’). Pearl-diademed bust right, crude legend around / Two small busts facing, holding orb between them; above, Victory with wings enfolding the figures. Sutherland 31-44 (unlisted dies); A&W 346-74; Metcalf 79-80; SCBI 63 (BM), 23-30; North 20; SCBC 767. EF, small edge scuff on obverse.

From the collection of Dr. Lawrence A. Adams, purchased from Classical Numismatic Group, 1990.