ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (17.5mm, 1.27 g, 6h). Portrait type. East Anglian mint (Ipswich?); Wihtræd, moneyer. Struck circa 800-821.Electronic Auction 460 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (17.5mm, 1.27 g, 6h). Portrait type. East Anglian mint (Ipswich?); Wihtræd, moneyer. Struck circa 800-821. Diademed and draped bust right / + PIHTRED, large A. Naismith E12.9c = SCBI 67 (BM), 205 (same dies); North 375; SCBC 920. Dark find patina, creased and straightened. VF. Very rare. |