British and World Coins, Historical Medals

Kings of Mercia, Offa (757-96), Penny, Substantial Light coinage, London, Dudda, offa rex in two lines divided by beaded bar with fleured ends, rev. +jnd in two lines divided by beaded bar with fleured ends, cross above and below, 1.21g/6h (Chick 27a-c, same dies; SCBI BM 62, same die; N 297; S 904). Better than very fine, dark patina, rare thus £1,500-£2,000