ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (20mm, 0.77 g, 3h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Hereferth, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864.Electronic Auction 468 British, Silver Sold For $ 850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (20mm, 0.77 g, 3h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Hereferth, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. + ΛEÐELBEΛR(HT) REX, bare-headed bust right / + (HE)REFR/EÐ mO within arms of voided long cross; N E T Λ in quarters. Naismith C188f–h (same rev. die); North 620; SCBC 1053. Toned, porous, edge chipped. Near VF. |