ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (18.5mm, 1.28 g, 11h). Three-line type. London mint; Wilhun, moneyer. Struck 796-797/8.

CNG Feature Auction 115
Lot: 1013. Estimated: $ 1 500

British, Silver

Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (18.5mm, 1.28 g, 11h). Three-line type. London mint; Wilhun, moneyer. Struck 796-797/8. · : m : ·/ CENVVLF/ R:EX. in three lines; two beaded bars with opposed hooks dividing center legend / VVIL/HVN in two lines within lunate cartouche with indented sides, beaded bar with hooked and bifurcated finials dividing legend, pellets around. Naismith L6b = PAS ESS-462014 (this coin); North 341; SCBC 912A. Toned, light porosity, tiny edge split. VF. Rare.

From the Allan Williams Collection. Ex Triton XVII (7 January 2014), lot 1421. Found at Mistley, Essex, November 2003.


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