ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (21mm, 1.11 g, 10h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Dæglaf, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. VF.

Electronic Auction 531 – Session 2
Lot: 1500. Estimated: $ 300

The West Collection of Medieval Coinage, Silver

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (21mm, 1.11 g, 10h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Dæglaf, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. Draped bust right / + DGL :: AB MO N E T A in arms and angles of cross. Naismith C177a = SCBI 16 (Norweb), 138 (this coin); North 620; SCBC 1053. Toned, ragged edge with significant chip. VF.

From the West Collection. Ex Davissons 14 (15 November 2000), 316; E.M. Norweb (Part 3, Spink 56, 19 November 1986), lot 777, purchased from New Netherlands, April 1953.


Closing Date and Time: 26 January 2023 at 12:46:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.