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LOT 3279
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca. 841-849/50.
York mint; Wulfred, moneyer. + EDILRED REX around central cross / + VVEFͶED around central cross. Pirie 979-990 var. (legends); North 188; SCBC 868. Near Very Fine.(0.68gr, 11mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Found near Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, since 2010.
From the private collection of a Yorkshire, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3279
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
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