SKU: 7669

£5,950.00

Large portrait type. Dark even tone to the recesses, full and round with an even strike, a pleasing coin.

Sold - Oct 21

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Coenwulf (796-821), silver Penny, 810-821, Canterbury mint, moneyer Swefheard, Kings of Mercia, large portrait type. Obv. Draped and diademed bust facing right. Rev. Cross fourchée within plain inner circle, pellet in each angle. 1.30g, die axis 9h (S.916; North 353; Naismith C43h). Dark even tone in the recesses, full and round with an even strike, a lovely example. A bold very fine and rare.

Provenance
Ex. John Cross Collection of Anglo-Saxon Coins

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Period

Ruler

Phase

Date

Production Method

Metal

Denomination

Condition

Mint

Moneyer

Type

Large portrait type

Weight

References

S.916; North 353; Naismith C43h

Rarity

Rare