Lot 117
Kings of Mercia, Beornwulf (823-5), AR Penny, Gp II, London, Ceolheard

Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £3,000 - £4,000
Description
Kings of Mercia, Beornwulf (823-5), AR Penny, Gp II, London, Ceolheard. Alpha-omega monogram, RX monogram to left, O or θ to right, BEOR[–]VVLF REX IERCI, rev. Cross crosslet + CIOLHEAR [–]ONET M, 1.06gm. (Naismith –; N –; S –). Good Very Fine Flan but with ragged flan with several stress cracks, the legend mostly legible. Extremely rare, important and unique.
Footnote
Found near Andover (Hampshire), November 2019 (EMC 2019.0372); Ex DNW Auction, 2 Feb. 2021, lot 11 – hammered for £4,400.

