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LOT 3807
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca. First reign, 840/1-843/4. York mint; Monne, moneyer.
+ EDILRED X around central small cross / + MOͶNE around central pellet within pelleted circle. SCBI Lyon 300 var. (reverse motif); North 188; SCBC 865. Very Fine.(0.86gr, 11mm, 9h.).
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 3807
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
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