ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Eadgar. 959-975. AR Penny (21mm, 1.60 g, 2h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC v). Mint in East Anglia (Norwich?); Manticen, moneyer. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 989.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Silver

Estimate: $ 2 500

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Eadgar. 959-975. AR Penny (21mm, 1.60 g, 2h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC v). Mint in East Anglia (Norwich?); Manticen, moneyer. + EΛDGΛR RE+, crowned and draped bust right / + NΛNTICEN mONETΛ, small cross pattée. CTCE 380; SCBI 34 (BM), 1179; North 750; SCBC 1138. Some light scratches. Toned. VF. A charming pre-reform local style portrait. Rare.

From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from J. Linzalone, May 1998.

King Eadgar, the son of Edmund and his first wife Ælfgifu, from 957 ruled the lands north of the Thames, while his older brother Edwig (955-959) ruled the ancestral kingdom of Wessex. With Edwig’s death in 959, Eadgar reigned over a united kingdom of England.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 18 September at 2 PM ET.

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