Triton XIX, Lot: 922. Estimate $7500. Sold for $8500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Eadmund. 939-949. AR Penny (22mm, 1.50 g, 3h). Bust Crowned (BC) var (Helmet) type (BMC vii). North East II mint; Telia, moneyer. + EΛDMV(N)D REX, helmeted bust right / + TELIΛ MONTΛ, cross-crosslet. CTCE 276; SCBI 16 (Norweb), 160 (same dies); North 704; CBC 1111 (this coin illustrated). EF, tiny perforation at 1 o’clock, otherwise a very crisp of this striking portrait type. Extremely rare.

From the Dr. Andrew Wayne Collection, purchased from John Philpotts, 6 July 2012 .

The Standard Catalogue of British Coins (50th edition) plate coin.