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Auction 15005  15 July 2015
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Lot 370

Starting price: 1300 GBP
Price realized: 1900 GBP
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Mercia, Offa (757-796), Penny, 1.20g, Light coinage, c.779-92/3, Canterbury, Eoba, beaded cross with large annulet containing a cross pattée with pellets in angles at centre, o/f/r/m with contraction bars in angles of beaded cross, also dispersed pellets, rev. e/o/a/b in angles of cross pommée with large annulet containing a cross of pellets at centre, broken annulets enclosing cross limbs (Chick 103e obv. / 102a-1 rev. var.; N.39 var.; S.904), a field find, obverse struck off-centre, the surfaces extensively patinated, however, the grade is strong with extensive detail visible, this piece nearly extremely fine and a new type for the reign of King Offa, unique.

Estimate: £1,500.00 - £2,000.00
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