Lot 257
Eadgar (959-973), 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
£960
Description
Eadgar (959-973), Penny, two line type, pre-reform (959-72/3), York mint, moneyer Heriger small cross pattée within inner linear circle, legend surrounding, +EΛDG-Λ-R REX. Rev, three cross pattées across centre, moneyer name in two lines, trio of pellets above and below, HERIG/ ERИO, 1.24g (S.1129; N.741 HT 1 York; CTCE. 79; RNC. 265; cf. SCBI 30 [American], 378 similar obverse die with hyphens either side of Λ in Kings name). Toned on broad flan in lightl toned, very fine.
Footnote
Ex. Tetney Hoard, with accompanying ticket, classification code R.N.C 265.

