British Anglo-Saxon - Mercia - Coenwulf - Tribrach Penny - Dudda > Lot No. 195

Description:
796-805 AD. Tribrach type. Obv: Mercian 'M' at centre with +COENVVL'FREX legend with pellets in upper quadrants of initial cross. Rev: moline voided tribrach with moneyer name +D VD A at Canterbury mint and wedges in angles and after 'A'.

Measurements:
1.22 grams.

Condition:
About as struck, with slightly ragged edge in one place.

References:
S. 914; N. 342; EMC 2008.0480 (this coin).

Provenance:
found Shalfleet parish, Isle of Wight, 2008

Comments notes:
Only four specimens of this moneyer for this type listed in EMC/SCBI (including this coin).

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £600 - 900 (EUR 750 - 1,120; USD 950 - 1,430)

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

Sold for: £900