British and World Coins

Kings of Mercia, Offa (757-96), Penny, Substantial Light coinage, London, Æthelweald, offa rex in two lines divided by a beaded bar with cross ends, rev. e∂el wald in two lines divided by a beaded bar with cross ends, 1.00g/6h (Chick 13d, same dies; SCBI BM 49-51; N 287; S 904). Cleaned, minor edge loss, otherwise about very fine £300-£400