British and World Coins, Historical Medals

Kings of Mercia, Burgred (852-74), Penny, Phase IIb, type D, Coenred, bvrgred re+ around diademed and draped bust right, torso decorated with trefoil of pellets, rev. + cenred mon eta in three lines divided by pair of hooked lines, 1.29g/6h (Mackay H6, this moneyer not represented for the class; N 426; S 941A). Almost extremely fine for issue, lightly toned over excellent surfaces £1,500-£2,000