Triton XIX, Lot: 866. Estimate $2500. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (18mm, 1.29 g, 2h). Light coinage, non-portrait type. Canterbury mint; Pehtwald, moneyer. Struck circa 779-792/3. O FF AR EX in angles of long cross botonnée with small lobe in each angle / PE (HT) VA LD in angles of a Celtic cross with long cross fleury on limbs, small saltire in center. Chick 130; SCBI 20 (Mack), 565; BMC –; North 277; SCBC 904. Near VF, minor repair on edge, slightly cleaned, otherwise full and round. Very rare.

From the Dr. Andrew Wayne Collection, purchased from Mark Rasmussen, 9 February 2008.