Kings of Mercia, Coenwulf (796-821), Penny, Portrait Phase, Gp III, Rochester, Ealhstan, draped and diademed bust right, coenvvlf rex m, rev. eahlstan mont around cross pattée with pellet in each angle, 1.30g/3h (EMC 2018.0398; Naismith R2.1 var.; cf. BLS 70-1; N 344/1; S 917). A trifle crimped, otherwise good very fine, rare £1,200-£1,500

Provenance: Found at Caston (Norfolk) November 2018