ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Eadred. 946-955. AR Penny (21mm, 1.42 g, 12h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC v). Uncertain mint; Wilferth, moneyer.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 7 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Eadred. 946-955. AR Penny (21mm, 1.42 g, 12h). Bust Crowned (BC) type (BMC v). Uncertain mint; Wilferth, moneyer. + EDRED REX, crowned bust right / + VVILFREÐ ИOИET, small cross pattée. CTCE 269; SCBI 34 (BM), 717 var. (rev. legends); North 713; SCBC 1115. Richly toned. EF. Struck on a broad flan. Very rare. |