Coins and Historical Medals

Kings of Mercia, Ceolwulf I (821-3), Penny, Rochester, Eahlstan, +ciolvvlfrex m, draped and diademed bust right, rev. evlh +tvn mo netv in three lines divided by two lines with hooked ends, 1.31g/6h (Naismith R6.6a, this coin; BLS –; N –; S 924). Small edge chip 4 o’clock, otherwise very fine, mottled patina and very rare £1,500-£1,800

found at Hethe (Oxfordshire) in February 2006 (PAS BUC-99B047)