Edward the Elder Two Line Type Penny

Edward the Elder (899 – 924 AD) Two Line Type Penny; HT1, Winchester, Tila. 1.62g. (N. 649, S. 1087). REF: 416U87.

Obverse: Central cross-pattée, inscription around +EADVVEARD REX. Reverse: Single dots above and below, central line of three cross-pattée dividing inscription TILA M / ONETA.

Full flan, full weight, attractive silver-grey tone with light iridescence. As struck. Rare reverse style (single dots). Almost extremely fine.

Provenance:

With ticket written by A. H. Baldwin (with later annotations).

Price: £1,275 Status: Sold
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