Description
Eadred (946-955), Penny, Two line type, horizontal rosettes, without mark in obverse field (HR1), north midlands mint, moneyer Regther, cross pattée within inner linear circle, legend surrounds +EADRED RIE. Rev, in two lines REEÐE / RESMOT, divided by three cross pattées, rosettes above and below, 1.33g (S.1113; N.707; CTCE. 166/167 – Plate 14; SCBI 20 America/356).
A fine striking crack in the centre of the coin, however a stable piece in good metal. A much sought after type, with an exceptional reverse displaying the Rosettes variety. Well-toned, on a full flan displaying the inner, outer circles and the toothed border. Very fine, considerably scarce.
Ex. W. C. Wells collection, with a supporting ticket in the hand of Fred Baldwin
