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Kings of Mercia. Ceolwulf II (874-880) Penny ND AU58 NGC, London, Oswulf as moneyer, cross-and-lozenge type, S-944, North-429 (Extremely Rare). +CIOLVV | LF REX, diademed bust right / OZV | LFM | ON | ETA in angles of cross crosslet with lozenge center, small cross within. 1.19gm. A very rare type struck under the last king of independent Mercia and scarcely offered in any grade, particularly not as complete as the piece at hand. Privately purchased from Patrick Finn Numismatist in 1995.
Ex. Wardhouse Collection
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