ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Burgred. 852-874. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.45 g, 11h). Lunette type D (BMC d). London mint; Coenræd, moneyer. Phase IIb, circa 866-868/70. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 133
Lot: 840. Estimated: $ 1 000

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Burgred. 852-874. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.45 g, 11h). Lunette type D (BMC d). London mint; Coenræd, moneyer. Phase IIb, circa 866-868/70. Diademed bust right / + CENRED across central field; MON ETA in lunettes above and below. MacKay H7 (unlisted dies); North 426; SCBC 941A. Deeply toned. EF.

Burgred, King of Mercia (852-874), son-in-law of King Aethelwulf of Wessex, faced internal rebellions, raids by the Welsh, and the invasion of the Viking Great Army in 867. He was rescued by his brother-in-law Aethelred I of Wessex. In 874, Burgred, driven into exile by the Vikings, abdicated and retired to Rome. His successor Ceolwulf agreed to partition the kingdom with the Viking invaders.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 133 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 15-16 September 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 133 – Session Three – Lot 595-896 will be held Wednesday morning, 16 September 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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