Details
LOT 3817
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Osberht AE Styca. 849/50-867. York mint; Uiniberht, moneyer. Phase II, Group C.
+ OSBʁEHE around central cross within dotted circle / VVNIBEʁH around central cross within dotted circle. Pirie 1261 var. (legends); North 191; SCBC 869. Very Fine.(1.11gr, 12mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Found near Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK, since 2010.
From the private collection of a Yorkshire, UK, gentleman.
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