ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Wessex. Eadred. 946-955. AR Penny (21.5mm, 1.42 g, 6h). Horizontal-Rosette 1 (HR 1) type (BMC i). Uncertain mint; Aithard, moneyer. + EΛDRED REX, small cross pattée / ΛETΛR/DES MΘT in two lines; + + + between, rosettes above and below. CTCE 111; SCBI 34 (BM), 594; North 707; SCBC 1113. Toned, traces of red wax. EF. Rare.

From the Jack A. Frazer Collection. Ex Davissons 6 (29 February 1996), lot 243; Sotheby’s (23 May 1988), lot 314, from an anonymous collector, who acquired the from A. H. Baldwin’s, 17 February 1962 (their stock ticket included, in the hand of A. H. Baldwin [fl. 1901-1936; Eaglen D01A-2]).