Aethelstan (924-939)

Penny, circumscription rosette type, Chester, moneyer Aelfwine, +ÆÐELSTAN REX TO BR, rev. +ÆLF.VINE MON LEIEC (S.1098, N.680, SCBI 34 (British Museum) 181 - same dies). Some minor edge loss, dark tone and excellent surfaces, extremely fine, rare

Provenance:
Ex. Spink, 26th September 2012, lot 523