Description
Eadgar (959-975), Penny, Two-line type, pre-reform (959-72/3), moneyer Unbein, small cross pattée, legend surrounding, +EΛDG•Λ•R REX. Rev, three cross pattées across centre, moneyer name in two lines, trio of pellets above and below, VИBE/ INMO, contraction bar above, 20mm, 1.14g (S.1129; N.741; HT NE V; SCBI 4 [Copenhagen], 816-18).
Grey cabinet toning, some wear to the obverse die, legends all legible despite being perhaps softly struck. Small edge chip at 1 o’clock, very fine. An academic piece.
