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Eadred (946-955), Penny, Two Line type [HT1], Manin, MAN · IN MO, reversed S in obv. field, 1.16g/10h (SCBI Oxford 360, same obv. die; cf. CTCE 49; N 706; S 1113). Slightly bent and with a reverse surface crack, the edge a little chipped, otherwise very fine or better, an extremely rare variety £600-800

The rare field mark S (in this case looking like a small open padlock), is normally found only on coins of type HR1, with rosettes on the obverse. It seems to be unrecorded paired with an HT1 obverse die