Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2459. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Northumbria. Aldfrith. 685-705. AR Sceatta (1.09 g, 4h). York mint. Pellet in annulet / Canine with forked tail standing left. Pirie, Guide 1.2; North 176; SCBC 846. VF, toned. Struck on excellent metal. Rare.

From the Andrew Wayne Collection.

The first coinage of the kings of Northumbria.