ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (16.5mm, 1.05 g, 9h). Light coinage, non-portrait type. Canterbury mint; Eoba, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3.Electronic Auction 470 British, Silver Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (16.5mm, 1.05 g, 9h). Light coinage, non-portrait type. Canterbury mint; Eoba, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3. Long cross botonnée with small lobes in angles / E Θ B Λ in the angles of a celtic cross with fleurs on limbs, cross at center with pellets in quarters. Chick 117a = SCBI 67 (BM), 22; North 273; SCBC 904. Toned, porous, ragged flan. Fine. |