CNG 111, Lot: 1062. Estimate $2500. Sold for $1900. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (18mm, 1.30 g, 11h). Cross-and-wedges type. Canterbury mint; Wærheard, moneyer. Struck 805-circa 810. Diademed and draped bust right / + VVER(HE)ΛRD I mO(NE)TΛ, cross pattée with wedges in quarters. Naismith C28d; SCBI 11 (Reading), 8; North 344; SCBC 915. Good VF, toned, hairline edge split. Rare.