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LOT 3812
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca. First reign, 841-843/4. York mint; Eardwulf, moneyer.
+ EDILRED RE῀ around central short cross within plain border / + EΛRDVVLF around central star within plain(?) border. Cf. Pirie 962; North 190; SCBC 868. Near Very Fine.(0.87gr, 13mm, 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 3812
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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