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LOT 3283

Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca. Second reign, 843/4-849/50.

York mint; Eardwulf(?), moneyer. + EDILRED RE (retrograde), central cross within dotted circle / + EA[...]LF (retrograde), central pellet within dotted circle. Cf. North 190; cf. SCBC 868. Good Fine.(0.93gr, 12mm, 11h.).

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 3283

Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £39

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