Baldwin & Sons
Auction 104 10 Mar 2022
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Berhtwulf (840-52), Kings of Mercia, Penny, portrait A, London mint, moneyer Beornweald, diademed head right breaking inner circle, legend surrounds from bottom left BERHTVLF REX. Rev, cross with two arms crosslet contained within inner linear circle, BVRNVVALD around 1.12g (S.935; N.407; cf. Naismith L33.1). Darkly toned and lightly porous. Portrait and legends legible, some softness in reverse lettering. Small chip at six o'clock. Very fine, extremely rare in any condition.
EMC 2021.0190.
Findspot: Kettlestone, Norfolk, early May 2021 Comment: Naismith type L33.1.
Berhtwulf, from an etymological perspective meaning 'Bright' and 'Wolf' was King of Mercians between 840-852, the Viking attacks on Mercia took place during his reign, as did the apparent passing of Berkshire from Mercian to West Saxon control. Married to Sæthryth, who had witnessed all of his charters between 840-849, and father to both Beorhtfrith and Beorhtric.
EMC 2021.0190.
Findspot: Kettlestone, Norfolk, early May 2021 Comment: Naismith type L33.1.
Berhtwulf, from an etymological perspective meaning 'Bright' and 'Wolf' was King of Mercians between 840-852, the Viking attacks on Mercia took place during his reign, as did the apparent passing of Berkshire from Mercian to West Saxon control. Married to Sæthryth, who had witnessed all of his charters between 840-849, and father to both Beorhtfrith and Beorhtric.