Great Britain. Anglo-Saxon. East Anglia, Æthelwald, 654-663. 'Oath Taking' Gold Thrymsa Shilling, 1.24 g, c. 655-665. Diademed bust right, arm extending right with open hand on cross. Rev. Stylized Lyre trophy within double-pelleted wreath, two crosses below, IΛNmn ΛVnN. S-766, SCBI Abramson 9. Sharply struck. One of the finest known. Very rare. Extremely Fine. NGC graded AU-55. Estimated Value $7,500 - UP
NGC Certification Number 6490380-005.

Ex Subjack collection 1998, Nummorum Auctiones 11, Lot 7; Ex Coddenham find Aethelwald was closely allied to Northumbria and Kent through royal marriages, both coin issuing kingdoms. Ex The Century Collection.