Coins and Historical Medals

Kings of Mercia, Offa (757-96), Penny, Light coinage, East Anglia [Ipswich?], Oethelred, offa + rex around cross potent on steps, flanked by two additional crosses [depicting the crucifixion at Calvary], rev. oe je lr eγ around lozenge with rosette terminals, 0.98g/8h (Chick 177a-b, same obv. die; N –; S 907). Flan creased and edge a little ragged, otherwise good fine, rare £600-£800

Found near Ware, January 2020 (EMC 2020.0005)