ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Martyr. 975-978. AR Penny (21mm, 1.32 g, 12h). Sole type (BMC i). Bedford mint; Ælfstan, moneyer.

Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots
Lot: 1289. Estimated: $ 7 500

British, Silver

Sold For $ 6 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Martyr. 975-978. AR Penny (21mm, 1.32 g, 12h). Sole type (BMC i). Bedford mint; Ælfstan, moneyer. + EΛDPEΛRD REX Λ(ИG)L•, diademed bust left / + ÆLFSTΛN M–O BEDΛ, small cross pattée. SCBI –; EMC –; Hild. –; BMC 2 var. (pellets in rev. legend); North 763; SCBC 1142. A few light marks under dark iridescent ton. Near EF. Characterful portrait. Very rare.

From the G.W. Trow Collection. Ex Dr. Andrew Wayne Collection (Triton 19, 5 January 2016), lot 930; L. M. LaRiviere Collection (Spink 160, 10 October 2002), lot 1006; Spink Numismatic Circular CVIII.6 (December 2000), no. HS0011.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.