Kings of Mercia, Burgred (852-74), Penny, Phase IIb, Lunette type A, Cenred, bvrgred rex around diademed bust right, rev. mon cenred eta in three lines, first and last flanked with small crescents and contained within lunettes, 1.33g/9h (MacKay H8 [O3?/R–]; SCBI BM 523; N 423; S 941A). Some doubling on obverse, otherwise good very fine, excellent metal for issue, attractively toned £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Anglo-Saxon and Norman Coins from the Royal Berkshire Collection.

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SCMB July 1965 (H 2907)