British and World Coins

Kings of Mercia, Offa (757-96), Penny, Substantial Light coinage, London, Æthelweald, of fa 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, 1.14g/3h (Chick 13; SCBI BM 49-51; N 287; S 904). Flan pinched by edge at 1 o’clock, but otherwise remaining whole, light porosity, good fine £600-£800