Lot 109
Kings of Mercia, Offa (757‐796), AR Penny, Light Coinage (c. 780‐792), London mint, Ealhmund as moneyer.

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £800 - £1,200
Description
+OFFA REX, draped and cuirassed bust right, breaking inner beaded circle, Rev. +EALMUND, plain circle containing a cross of petals over a saltire within a large lozenge with incurved sixes, three pellets within angles, 0.91g/8h. (Chick 48a; N. 307; S. 905). Good Very Fine, toned, edge ragged, however with much eye appeal. Extremely rare, especially so in this grade.

