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LOT 3818
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Irregular issues AE Styca. Circa 843/4-855. In the name of Eanred. Wulfred, moneyer.
+ EΛRDVVE[X?], central small cross with pellets in angles / + VVLFRED (retrograde), central cross. SCBC 872. Good Fine.(0.95gr, 11mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Found near Driffield, Yorkshire, UK..
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LOT 3818
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Irregular issues AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
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