BRITISH COINS, Kings of Wessex, Aethelstan (924-939), Silver Penny, Circumscription Cross type, Chester mint, moneyer Abba, small cross pattée with linear circle surrounding, legend around, +ÆĐELSTAN RE TO BR, linear and beaded borders surrounding both sides, rev small central cross with linear circle surrounding, +ABBA MOIN LEGECF, 1.54g (N 672; S 1093). Slightly undulating, good very fine, toned and rare.
ex DNW Auction, 25 November 1998, lot 19
Estimate: £1200-1500