| Spink > Auction 23005 | Auction date: 12 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 144 Price realized: 1,000 GBP (Approx. 1,256 USD / 1,165 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | Mercia, Burgred (852-874), Phase IIa, Penny, c. 858/60-862, Æthelwulf, + BVRGRED REX - diademed and draped 'hawkish' bust right, with almond eye and tall, thin neck, wearing three-panel tunic, rev. F MON | + EÐELVL | ETA (0/0/0/0) in three lines, within broken lunettes, [Spink XRF: 85.66% Ag; 7.74% Cu; 2.64% Sn; 1.55% Pb; 1.01% Zn; 0.80% Fe; 0.60% Au], 1.18g [18.21grns], 12h (EMC -; Mackay H1variety/C this coin not listed; North 425; BMC, Type C [Coll. no. 294]; Spink 940A), some areas of historic tarnishing the result of a baser fabric composition, otherwise a most pleasing cabinet coin with resulting attractive tone, a wholesome good very fine, very rare. Provenance, T Mathews, by private treaty, 1986 - £185 Estimate: £800 - £1000 |  |
