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GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All England. Penny, ND (959-75). Mint in East Anglia; Folcard, moneyer. Eadgar. PCGS Genuine--Scratch, Unc Details.
S-1138; N-750. Bust Crowned (BMC v) type. Obverse: + EΛDGΛR REX, crowned and draped bust right, breaking inner circle; Reverse: + FOLCHΛRD MOИETΛ, short cross pattee. Some very light flan loss near the edge is noted, along with the mentioned subtle scratch in front of the bust, but this elegantly toned specimen is otherwise free from any evidence of handling and also offers some hints of brilliance emanating from the protected areas.
Known as “the peaceful,” Eadgar’s reign was characterized by a relative calm and much stability. Despite his veneration by both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church, Edgar is known to have had relationships that produced children from three separate women. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000
S-1138; N-750. Bust Crowned (BMC v) type. Obverse: + EΛDGΛR REX, crowned and draped bust right, breaking inner circle; Reverse: + FOLCHΛRD MOИETΛ, short cross pattee. Some very light flan loss near the edge is noted, along with the mentioned subtle scratch in front of the bust, but this elegantly toned specimen is otherwise free from any evidence of handling and also offers some hints of brilliance emanating from the protected areas.
Known as “the peaceful,” Eadgar’s reign was characterized by a relative calm and much stability. Despite his veneration by both the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church, Edgar is known to have had relationships that produced children from three separate women. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $4000