ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR Penny (20mm, 1.62 g, 12h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type. Uncertain mint. Wulfræd, moneyer. Struck circa 880-899. Small cross pattée / VVLF/RED + in two lines; three pellets between, pellets above and below. SCBI 68 (Lyon), 634 (same rev. die); North 639; SCBC 1067. Toned. VF.
