Details
LOT 3503
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca. Circa 810-830.
EDILRED REX within beaded border, around central cross / EANRED within beaded border, around central cross. SCBC 865. Fine.(0.90gr, 12mm). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market;
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3503
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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