Edward the Elder (899-924), Kings of Wessex, Penny, two line...

Hammer

£500

Edward the Elder (899-924), Kings of Wessex, Penny, two line type, Beahred moneyer, Winchester late dies, small cross patt ée within inner linear circle, beaded borders both sides, legend surrounds
+E?DVVE?RD REX. Rev, BEAHRED MO in two lines, divided by three crosses, pellet above and below, 1.54g (S.1087; N.649; CTCE. 83; cf. SCBI 9 [Ashmolean], 294). Light cabinet toning struck with partially rusty dies, chip at 10 o’clock otherwise very fine, the reverse comprehensive with a good rendition of moneyers name.