Description
Kings of Mercia, Beornwulf (823‑5), AR Penny, Gp II, London, Ceolheard. Alpha‑omega monogram, RX monogram to left, O or θ to right, BEOR[–]VVLF REX IERCI, rev. Cross crosslet + CIOLHEAR [–]ONET M, 1.06gm. (Naismith –; N –; S –). Good Very Fine, but with ragged flan with several stress cracks, the legend mostly legible. Extremely rare, important and unique.
Ex. Noonans, Auction 187, Lot 11. Sold for £5,676inc. buyer’s premium.
Found near Andover (Hampshire), November 2019 (EMC 2019.0372).
