ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Danish East Anglia). Imitations of Edward the Elder. Circa 918-924. AR Penny (26mm, 1.32 g, 6h). Imitating Circumscription cross/Horizontal-Trefoil (HT1) type (BMC ii). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1256. Estimated: $ 1 500

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Danish East Anglia). Imitations of Edward the Elder. Circa 918-924. AR Penny (26mm, 1.32 g, 6h). Imitating Circumscription cross/Horizontal-Trefoil (HT1) type (BMC ii). Small cross pattée / ERИV VLD MO (D retrograde) in two lines; +++ between. Vatican Hoard 251 (this coin); SCBI –; BMC –; North 649; SCBC 1087. Richly toned, once creased with associated cracks. Good VF. Rare.

Ex Davissons 8 (10 April 1997), lot 490; R.C. Lockett (Part III, Glendining, 4 November 1958), lot 2726; Glendining (13 November 1930), lot 88 (part of); 1926 Vatican Hoard, no. 251.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Five, which will begin 8 October 2022 at 9 AM ET.

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