£800 - £1,000
Anglo-Saxon, Offa of Mercia Silver Penny. Light coinage, East Anglia circa 780-792 AD. Obv. OF FA RE X in angles of cross, each arm terminating with a rosette. Central circle enclosing five pellets. R. Lozenge cross with saltire and pellets in centre, +P IH TR E in angles. 1.16g. 18mm. Ref: N 331. Chick 181 (obverse die) Chick 184 (reverse die).
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