Great Britain, England, Æthelstan (927-939), N.D. Penny; ND, Great Britain, England, Æthelstan (927-939), N.D. Penny, EF, N-672. Æthelstan (927-939). 1.44g Penny, ‘Circumscription cross’, York mint, 929-939. Small cross, symbol in field, ‘REX TO BRIT’. Rv: “REGNALD MO EFORPIC”, small cross. Very rare.
The moneyer Regnald at York also issued during Viking authority. Aethelstan was the first king to use the title “King of all Britain” which this coin commemorates. An exceptionally lovely example with old cabinet toning. Ex Schembri Collection.. EF