British and World Coins

Kings of Mercia, Coenwulf (796-821), Penny, London, Gp 1 [three-line phase], c. 796-7, m coenvvlf rex in three lines, divided by beaded bars with hook ends, rev. vvil hvn in two lines divided by beaded line with bifurcated ends, all within shield-like device, 1.33g/12h (Naismith L6a, same dies; BLS 2, same dies; N 341; S 912A). Full round flan with light patina, very fine and very rare £2,000-£2,600

Found at West Overton (Wiltshire), March 2023 (EMC 2023.0122)