Special Collections

Sold on 21 March 1995

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The Collection of Anglo-Saxon and Earlier Hammered Coins formed by the late Captain 'Peter' Arnot

Captain 'Peter’ Arnot

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№ 65

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21 March 1995

Hammer Price:
£350

Alfred the Great (871-899), kings of wessex, Ælfred, Third Coinage, ‘Edward the Elder’ type, AEL FRE DREX, small cross pattée in centre, VVLF RED in two lines, three pellets between, 1.57 gms (N. 639; S.1067). Better than fine, but with some peck marks to reverse and somewhat buckled (£200-300)