389, Lot: 1172. Estimate $100. Sold for $140. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Northumbria. Æthelred II. Second reign, 843/4-849/50. Æ Styca (12mm, 1.14 g, 7h). Phase II, group Ci. Eoferwic (York) mint; Eardwulf, moneyer. + EDILRED REX around central cross pattée within pelleted circle / + EΛRDVVLF around pellet within pelleted circle. Pirie, Guide 3.34h; SCBC 865. Good VF, hard dark green patina.

From the David Wray Collection.