Details
LOT 3493
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca. First reign, 841-843/4.
York mint; Fordred, moneyer. + EDILRED REX, central motif of pellet-in-annulet and four pellets / + FORDRED, central motif of five pellets. North 188; SCBC 865. Fine.(0.95gr, 13mm, 3h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).
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LOT 3493
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
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