ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Ceolwulf I. 821-823. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.37 g, 6h). Portrait type. Mint in East Anglia (Ipswich?); Herebeorht, moneyer.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 15 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Ceolwulf I. 821-823. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.37 g, 6h). Portrait type. Mint in East Anglia (Ipswich?); Herebeorht, moneyer. + CEOLVVF REX (barred Mercian M), diademed and draped bust right / HER EBE+ RHT in three lines (the 3rd inverted), divided by two lines with hooked finials. Naismith E17j = EMC 2003.0151 (same dies); SCBI 67 (BM), 244-5 var. (second line retrograde); North 392; SCBC 927 (this coin illustrated, 54th ed.). Attractively toned. EF. Very rare, especially in such excellent preservation. |