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Kings of Mercia, Coenwulf (796-821), Penny, Canterbury

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Kings of Mercia, Coenwulf (796-821), Penny, Canterbury

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Kings of Mercia, Coenwulf (796-821), Penny, Canterbury, Æthelmoth, (Struck circa 796-805).  M in central circle, COENVVLF REX around, rev. In angles of double line tribrach moline- EDELMOD (second D incorporated into tribrach), 1.30gm. (cf. Naismith C11; N 342; S 914). Good Very Fine, lightly toned and well struck. Very rare and struck from an unpublished pair of dies - belonging to Naismith's type 11 it displays elements of all three of his sub-varieties, including extra pellets at the ends of the tribrach and the obv. legend beginning at 12, rather than the usual 6 o'clock. 

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+ Calendar 2025-03-12 10:00:00 2025-03-12 23:59:59 Europe/London Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 This auction features an exceptional selection of ancient, British, and world coins. The ancient coin section includes standout pieces such as a tetradrachm of Lysimachos, a gold stater of Philip II, and a unique gold stater of Caratacus - his only known gold coin. The Roman series showcases a superb Caesar elephant denarius, a rare aureus of Antonia, and high-grade Late Roman solidi. Byzantine rarities include an impressive selection of silver issues. British hammered coin highlights include two Offa pennies, a Viking imitation, and an exceptional William I Two Star Type. The hammered gold selection features a superb noble of Edward III, an AU50 sovereign of Edward VI, and attractive half sovereigns. Milled coin highlights include a breathtaking 1681 Charles II two guineas (NGC MS63), an excessively rare 1674 crown, and high-grade George III Bank of England proof dollars. World coins bring an exciting selection, including a Zodiac Mohur of Jahangir, a rare French silver collection, and a standout Chinese Birds over Junk Dollar (NGC AU58). Islamic rarities include an AH 107 Umayyad Dinar and an Ottoman Zeri Mahbub from the Sultan Collection. Medals are equally remarkable, with a unique William of Orange coronation medal and an exceedingly rare silver Pasha Muhammad Ali medal. This auction presents a remarkable opportunity for collectors of all levels. Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
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