ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Edward the Martyr. 975-978. AR Penny (20mm, 1.15 g, 4h). Sole type (BMC i). York mint; Oda, moneyer. Diademed and draped bust left / + ODA M–O EFERPICG, small cross pattée. SCBI –; Hild –; BMC –; North 763; SCBC 1142. Lightly toned, some porosity, edge flaw. VF. Extremely rare – an unrecorded moneyer for this mint and monarch.
From the West Collection, purchased from Vosper, September 2017.