ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Eadred. 946-955. AR Penny (21mm, 1.44 g, 2h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC v). Mint in East Anglia; Man, moneyer. + EΛDRED RE+, crowned and draped bust right / + MANNA MONETA, small cross pattée. CTCE 254; SCBI 20 (Mack), 793 (
this coin); North 713; SCBC 1115. Toned with hints of luster, die cud on obverse. EF. Very rare in this condition.
Ex Dr. Irving Schneider Collection; R.P. Mack Collection (Part I, Glendining, 18 November 1975), lot 125; V.J.E. Ryan (Part II, Glendining, 22 January 1952), lot 777.
