ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Eadred. 946-955. AR Penny (20mm, 1.21 g, 2h). Circumscription cross/Horizontal-Rosette 1 (HR 1) type (BMC i). Uncertain mint. Small cross pattée / ÆÐER/ED M–O in two lines; three crosses pattée between, rosettes above and below. CTCE 108 var. (M in obverse field); SCBI 34 (BM), 594 var. (same); North 707; SCBC 1113. Lightly toned, chipped edge. VF.
From the Richard Basler Collection.