ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR Penny (18.5mm, 1.45 g, 8h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type (BMC xiv). London mint; Duding, moneyer. Struck circa 880-899.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR Penny (18.5mm, 1.45 g, 8h). Two-line (’Guthram’) type (BMC xiv). London mint; Duding, moneyer. Struck circa 880-899. Small cross pattée / DVDIG/MON in two lines; between, pellet between two crosses. SCBI 48 (Northern), 873; North 636; SCBC 1066. Toned, minor edge loss. Good VF.

From the Lampasas Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 410 (29 November 2017), lot 541; York Coins inventory (April 2012, at $3995).


Closing Date and Time: 27 January 2021 at 16:36:40 ET.

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