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LOT 3287
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Irregular issues AE Styca. Circa 843/4-855.
York mint. Copying an issue for Aethelred II. + EDILRED (retrograde) small cross within dotted circle / Blundered legend around stellate pattern. North p. 72; SCBC 872. Near Very Fine.(0.61gr, 12mm, 7h.).
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 3287
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Irregular issues AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
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