Very Rare London Mint Coenwulf

5724852.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (19mm, 1.48 g, 11h). Three-line type. London mint; Ibba, moneyer. Struck 796-797/8. ·:(Mercian m):· CENVVLF ·R·EX F· in three lines divided by two beaded bars with opposed hooks in center / IB· :B: :A: in angles of three-lined tribrach moline, inner line beaded. Naismith L3a = EMC 1997.001 = Coin Register 1997, 116 (this coin); SCBI –; North 343; SCBC 912A. Toned, small flan crack, slightly wavy. Good VF. Very rare. An early type from the London mint.

Ex Dr. Irving Schneider Collection; P. Finn FPL 13 (1998), no. 71. Found near Laceby, Lincolnshire, 1997.