Lot 256
Eadgar (959-975), Penny, Two-line type, pre-reform (959-72/3).

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
£900
Description
Eadgar (959-975), Penny, Two-line type, pre-reform (959-72/3) moneyer Farthein, small cross pattée, legend surrounding, +EΛDG•Λ•R REX. Rev, three cross pattées across centre, moneyer name in two lines, trio of pellets above and below, CΛRĐ /ENИO, contraction bar above И, 1.08g (S.1129; N.741; HT NE V; CTCE. 38, Plate 17; SCBI 4 [Copenhagen], 796). Set out on a broad flan with light slate grey toning, hues of original mint bloom beneath the legends. The obverse die showing slight wear, legends generally legible. Very fine, the reverse stronger. Much eye appeal.
Footnote
Ex. Tetney Hoard, with accompanying ticket, classification code R.N.C 227-9.

