Eadmund (939-946)
Penny, two line type, Viking imitation, moneyer blundered, small cross, +EDNIVND RI, rev. moneyer's name in two lines, three crosses between, a trefoil of pellets above and below, ErNIIo IIoƎHN , 1.07g, (S.1105 var). Tiny pin hole due to the strength of strike, otherwise a most appealing coin with a fabulous colour, extremly fine and extremely rare
Estimate: |
£1,500 - £1,800
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Hammer price:
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£2,600 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
Note: Few Viking imitations are known for the reign of Eadmund. Probaby struck in Derby around 942 when the Vikings recaptured the 5 boroughs