ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Mercia. Coenwulf. 796-821. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.40 g, 11h). Group I. Three line type. London mint; Ibba, moneyer. Struck circa 796-797. ·:(Mercian m):· CENVVLF ·R·EX F· in three lines divided by two beaded bars with opposed hooks in center / IB· :B: :A: in angles of three-lined tribrach moline, inner line beaded. Naismith L3a–b (same dies); North 343; SCBC 912A. EMC 2002.0169 = Coin Register 2002, 157 (this coin). Toned, slight bend on edge. Good VF. Well struck. Very rare.


Found in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, April 2002.