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LOT 3809
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria Aethelred II AE Styca. Second reign, 843/4-849/50. York mint; Eardwulf, moneyer.
+ EDILRED REX around central short cross within plain border / + EΛRDVVLF around central five-pointed star within beaded border. SCBI 69 (Abramson), 961 var. (central motifs); North 190; SCBC 868. Near Very Fine.(0.74gr, 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 3809
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria Aethelred II AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
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