Lot 2733

Sale 122 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, (871-899), silver penny, London dies, two line (Guthrum) type, 3rd coinage, issued c.889-896, (1.62 g), obv. cross pattee in centre, around EL FR ED REX, rev. moneyer's name in two lines, CVDB // ERHT, (Moneyer Cuthberht), (S.1066, N.636). Toned, slightly crinkled, very fine and rare.

Ex Mark E. Freehill Collection, from Spink & Son, London with their tickets.

Estimate
$1,500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$3,000

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