ANGLO-SAXON. Alfred the Great. 871-899. AR penny. 1.57 gm. 21 mm. Third coinage, ca 880-899. Wessex. Small central cross; AEL FRE DREX around in three groups / ADEL |VLFMO, Athelulf, moneyer in two lines. S. 1066. N. 639. BMC 444. Good Very Fine; beautifully toned; scarce moneyer.Early tag (early 1900s style).