Æthelstan (924-939), Penny, Two Line type [HTP 1, Kent], Wealdhelm, ædelstan rex around small cross pattée, nr ligulate, rev. vvealdhelm m¯o divided by three crosses, trefoil of pellets above, single pellet below, 1.44g/3h (O’Donovan, BNJ 1964, 511, this coin; Blunt 106; SCBI Edinburgh 140, same dies; CTCE p.111; N 668; S 1089). Very fine, light grey tone £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: From the Forum (Rome) Hoard, 1928; Glendining Auction, 16 May 1929, lot 109 (part); bt Spink July 1972

Provenance: From the Vatican (Rome) Hoard, c. 1928, not the Forum Hoard