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.

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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.

From the Todd Hansen Collection, purchased from Baldwin’s.


Closing Date and Time: 23 September 2020 at 14:20:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.