AETHELHEARD ACHIB., and OFFA, King of MERCIA, as OVERLORD - AR Penny of Canterbury, Three-line type.

Coin3-5 (M) obverse and reverse
SOLD
£6,500

As struck but from dies that exhibit wear, a little ghosting on both sides. Superb metal. with no major flaws. VERY-RARE. EX:- P.R. and V. Morris Collections.

AEDIL / HEARD / ARCEG in three lines. / (triangle) m (triangle) / + OFFA / REX in three lines. (A are unbarred, O is lozenger shaped).

Date: Struck about 792/3-796 AD.
Diameter: 21 mm max
Weight: 1.28g
Catalogue ref: S 885 - N 229 - Near Chick 247c.

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