ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (16mm, 0.96 g, 12h). Light coinage, portrait type. London mint; Winenoth, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3.Electronic Auction 480 British, Silver Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Offa. 757-796. AR Penny (16mm, 0.96 g, 12h). Light coinage, portrait type. London mint; Winenoth, moneyer. Struck circa 785-792/3. Diademed bust right / Ц IN ◊ ð in angles of cross fleury, saltire in center. Chick 72d = EMC 1996.0169 = Coin Register 1996, 169 (this coin); SCBI 20 (Mack), 567 (same dies); North 302; SCBC 905. Find patina, traces of crease, slight porosity. Near VF. Rare. |