ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Eadgar. 959-975. AR Penny (22mm, 1.47 g, 3h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC v). London mint; Beorhtsige, moneyer. Struck circa 959-967/8.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 25 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Eadgar. 959-975. AR Penny (22mm, 1.47 g, 3h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC v). London mint; Beorhtsige, moneyer. Struck circa 959-967/8. + EΛDGΛR REX, crowned bust right / + BIRCSIGE MO LO(ND)ANIL, small cross pattée with four small crosses pattée at terminals. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 127 (for type); CTCE 357; SCBI 34 (BM), 1157; SCBI 20 (Mack), 806 (same obv. die); North 751/2; SCBC 1139. Trace of deposits. EF. Impressive portrait in the finest style for Eadgar’s pre-Reform issues. Very rare. |