Lot 469: Anglo-Saxon. Aethelstan. 924-939. AR penny. Small cross type, BMC type i, HT 1. Bese, moneyer. Unrecorded Moneyer.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 15 (Auction 318)

Description

Anglo-Saxon. Aethelstan. 924-939. AR penny (22 mm, 1.48 g, 2 h). Small cross type, BMC type i, HT 1. Bese, moneyer. + ÆÐELSTAN REX, small cross / BESE/MON in two lines divided by three crosses; trefoil above and below. Blunt -; North 668b; SCBC 1089. Very rare moneyer. Toned, some weakness. Good very fine.

Unrecorded moneyer for this type. This money is recorded on a unique Bust Crowned type of Aethelstan (see EMC 2013.0358) and also on issues of both Eadmund and Eadred.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 469
Listing #: 231312
Closed: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:36:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750

Sold Winning Bid: $885
12 Bid(s)

Description

Unrecorded moneyer for this type. This money is recorded on a unique Bust Crowned type of Aethelstan (see EMC 2013.0358) and also on issues of both Eadmund and Eadred.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 469
Listing #: 231312
Closed: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 6:36:00 PM CT
Estimate: $750