THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST (PART 2), BRITISH COINS, Coenwulf, King of Mercia (796-821), Silver Portrait Penny, Canterbury mint, moneyer Werheard, diademed bust right to edge of coin, linear circle around head, legend commences at lower left, +COENVVLF REX M, outer beaded circle both sides, rev double pincer shape cross upon cross pommée with wedges in angles, legend surrounding, +PERNEARD MONETA, 1.27g (CSE C45.1e, this coin; N 347; S 916). A little chipped and ragged, otherwise very fine, toned.
ex Sotheby's, 19 October 1978, lot 456
Estimate: £500-700