ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (21mm, 0.92 g, 3h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Hunbeorht, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864.Electronic Auction 477 British, Silver Sold For $ 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (21mm, 0.92 g, 3h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Hunbeorht, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. Draped bust right / + HVNBEΛ / R(HT) MO N E T Λ arranged on limbs of, and around, beaded cross. Naismith C191b (same dies); SCBI 67 (BM), 1273; North 620; SCBC 1053. Toned, find deposits, ragged flan, pinholes. VF. |