Auction Catalogue

16 July 1997

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Ancient Coins & Artefacts, World Coins, Numismatic Books, Historical Medals and Banknotes

The Arts Club  40 Dover St  London  W1S 4NP

Lot

№ 91

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16 July 1997

Estimate: £250–£350

Wulfred (805-832), Archbishops of Canterbury, Wulfred (805-32), Penny, Gp. III, Saeberht, tonsured bust facing, breaking inner circle, three pellets either side of face, VVLFRED A[RCHIE]PI, reverse SAEBER[–– MO]NETA around DOROVERNIA monogram, 1.09gm (cf. BLS 6, but different dies; N 240/1; S 889). Large piece broken off, otherwise very fine and the portrait unharmed, very rare (£250-350)