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LOT 3804
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca. 841-849/50. York mint; Monne, moneyer.
+ EDILRED RE around central cross pattée / + MOͶIVRE (VR ligate?) around central cross pattée. North 188; SCBC 865 & 868. Very Fine. Very unusual variant of moneyer's name.(0.78gr, 12mm, 6h.).
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 3804
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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