Mercia, Coenwulf (796-821), large portrait phase, c.810-c.822/23, Penny, 1.04g., Canterbury, Sigestef, +C[.]VLF REX M, diademed bust right, rev. +SIGESTEF M[.], large letter A within inner circle (Naismith C42a this coin; SCBI 20, 587 this coin; N.-; S.916), good detail and pleasing portrait, substantial chipping, c.70% complete coin otherwise about extremely fine, extremely rare.
Bt. Baldwin, 30 November 2005Baldwin auction 18, 12 October 1998, 1641Spink auction, 19 November 1987, 273SNC, May 1984, 2765R.P. Mack, SCBI 20, 587SNC, October 1955, RCL 29R.C. Lockett I, Glendining, 6-9 June 1955, 375Lord Grantley III, 22-23 March 1944, 850
Estimate: £180.00 - £250.00