British Anglo-Saxon - Archbishops of Canterbury - Wulfred - Group II Monogram Penny - Sæbeorht > Lot No. 193

Description:
C. 810-815 AD. Group II, Transitional Monogram. Obv: facing tonsured bust of Archbishop Wulfred without pellet to each side and +VVLFREDI ARCHIEPISCOPI legend. Rev: DOROBERNIA C monogram with +SAEBERHT MONETA legend for the moneyer Sæbeorht at Canterbury mint.

Measurements:
1.39 grams.

Condition:
Very fine, reverse a little weak.

References:
S. 888; N. 240; cf EMC 2002.0004 (possible obverse die duplicate).

Comments notes:
The reverse die not included among the five Group II specimens listed in EMC/SCBI. One specimen of the obverse die possibly recorded (EMC 2002.0004).

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (EUR 1,870 - 2,500; USD 2,380 - 3,180)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £3,400