Details
LOT 3740
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Osberht AE Styca. Struck 849/50-circa 855. York mint; Eanwulf, moneyer. Phase II, group C.
+ OƧBEREH⊥E around central cross pattée / + EANVVLF around central pellet. Pirie 3.42g var. (motifs); SCBC 869. Near Very Fine.(1.32gr, 13mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Found near Driffield, Yorkshire, UK.
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