Lot 1071
ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (21mm, 1.20 g, 3h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Hunræd, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. Good VF.
Sold
$1,600
Est.
$1,000
Starting Bid: $600
Live Auction
Triton XXVIII
Live bidding began Jan 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
Description
ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Æthelberht. 858-865/6. AR Penny (21mm, 1.20 g, 3h). Inscribed Cross type. Canterbury mint; Hunræd, moneyer. Struck circa 858-864. + ΛEÐELBEΛR(HT) REX, diademed bust right / + HVNR ED MO N E T Λ arranged on limbs of, and around, beaded cross. Naismith C192j (this coin?); SCBI 67 (BM) 1270; North 620; SCBC 1053. Richly toned, minor edge chip. Good VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 466 (22 April 2020), lot 671. Possibly ex Lord Grantley Collection (Part III, Glendining, 22 March 1944), lot 987 (part of).


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session Four – Lot 830–1154 will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2025 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.


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