ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22.5mm, 1.34 g, 12h). Circumscription Cross type (BMC v). Warwick(?) mint; Manthegn, moneyer.CNG Feature Auction 115 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelstan. 924-939. AR Penny (22.5mm, 1.34 g, 12h). Circumscription Cross type (BMC v). Warwick(?) mint; Manthegn, moneyer. + ÆÐELSTΛN RE+ TO BR·, small cross pattée / + MONÐIEN MO IN VR, small cross pattée. Blunt, Aethelstan 221 = Naismith, Forum 442 = Forum Hoard 276 var. (legends); SCBI –; EMC –; North 672; SCBC 1093. Some light marks. Dark iridescent tone. Good VF. Very rare, only the Forum coin published with this mint and moneyer. |