Great Britain
Kings of Wessex. Alfred The Great (871-899), Silver Penny. Portrait type, London Mint. Diademed portrait facing right, + ÆLFR ED REX. rev. the Londinia Monogram, triangle of three pellets below, outer beaded circle surrounding, weight 1.48g (N.644; S.1061). Superb portrait with wonderful grayish violet cabinet tone. In NGC holder graded MS 63+. Estimated Value $5,000
NGC Certification 4930814-001.
The William Oldknow Collection.