Lot 284: Anglo-Saxon, Kings of Wessex. Ecgberht. 802-839. AR penny. Dorobernia (Cantebury). Diormond, moneyer.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 14 (Auction 315)

Description

Anglo-Saxon, Kings of Wessex. Ecgberht. 802-839. AR penny (20 mm, 1.20 g, 12 h). Dorobernia (Cantebury). Diormond, moneyer. +ECGBEAR HT REX, diademed bust of Ecgberht right / +DIORmOD mNET, monogram of DOROB C, four pellets around. SCBI 1 (Fitzwilliam) 521; SCBI 30 (American) 281; BMC 6; North 573; SCBC 1035; EMC 2006.0009 = Coin Register (BNJ 2007), 269 (this coin). Very rare. Lightly toned, flan slightly bent, small crimp on edge. Very fine.

Found in Kent in 2006.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 284
Listing #: 202577
Closed: Thursday, April 23, 2015 7:21:30 PM CT
Estimate: $2,000

Sold Winning Bid: $2,750
15 Bid(s)

Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 284
Listing #: 202577
Closed: Thursday, April 23, 2015 7:21:30 PM CT
Estimate: $2,000