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LOT 3808
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Uncertain King II AE Styca. 9th century AD. Uncertain moneyer.
+ E[...]EDE(?) (retrograde), central cross / Illegible legend around central motif. Cf. SCBC 859-872. Near Very Fine.(1.24gr, 14mm.).
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 3808
Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Uncertain King II AE Styca.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
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