4th May, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
♦Anglo-Saxon, Eadgar (959-975), Silver Penny, pre-reform type (i.e. before 973), without mint name, moneyer Adelaver, obv. EADGAR REX around inner circle enclosing small cross pattée, rev. moneyer’s name in two lines divided by three crosses, trefoil above & below name; wt. 1.21g, v-shaped edge chip at 9 o’clock, ingrained dirt & verdigris deposits & dull surfaces but all lettering clear both sides GFine to AVF, together with a fragment of a reform coinage silver penny 973-975; the fragment comprises the inner circle enclosing the king’s portrait & the legend from 11 o’clock to 2 o’clock ‘OX (small cross pattée) EADG,’ wt 1.00g, good portrait detail & clear lettering.
Sold for £250
Estimated at £150 - £250
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 4th May, 2022
To include a wide selection of early and late hammered coinage, including Anglo-Saxon and medieval examples, and milled coinage from the reign of Elizabeth I onwards.
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Tuesday 3 May 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am. Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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