Title:
Great Britain, Anglo-Saxon, Aethelstan
Description:
LOT 1194
GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All
England. Penny, ND (924-39). London Mint;
Beornheard, moneyer. Athelstan. PCGS
AU-53.
WATCH
Pre-bidding begins: Dec 16, 2021 2:30 PM
Live Auction begins: Jan 14, 2022 2:30 PM
WON I Purchased $5,040.00
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
DESCRIPTION
GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All England. Penny, ND
(924-39). London Mint; Beornheard, moneyer. Athelstan. PCGS
AU-53.
S-1095; N-675. Bust Crowned (MC vili) type. Obverse: + ADELSTAN
REX, crowned, helmeted, draped bust right, breaking inner circle;
Reverse: + BIORNEARD MO LOND CI, short cross pattee. Quite deeply
toned and evenly struck, though with a somewhat rusty obverse die. A
minor spot of lamination is also noted on the obverse, though does not
distract.
Known to historians as the first English king, rather than merely one of
many Anglo-Saxon kings, Athelstan conquered the last remaining Viking
holdouts in the north of England, and crushed revolts against his rule.
Beating back invasion in 937, Athelstan was an accomplished tactician
and leader. Also, of his concern was legislative reform, and even today a
great number of his law texts survive. Athelstan died childless in 939,
and the throne passed to his brother. Under Athelstan, minting of
coinage was centralized and a uniform issue was finally created to
circulate across the whole of England, with a northern mint being
established in York.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000.
Provenance: From the Paul C. Runze Collection
GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All
England. Penny, ND (924-39). London Mint;
Beornheard, moneyer. Athelstan. PCGS
AU-53.
WATCH
Pre-bidding begins: Dec 16, 2021 2:30 PM
Live Auction begins: Jan 14, 2022 2:30 PM
WON I Purchased $5,040.00
Estimate: $3,000.00 - $5,000.00
DESCRIPTION
GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All England. Penny, ND
(924-39). London Mint; Beornheard, moneyer. Athelstan. PCGS
AU-53.
S-1095; N-675. Bust Crowned (MC vili) type. Obverse: + ADELSTAN
REX, crowned, helmeted, draped bust right, breaking inner circle;
Reverse: + BIORNEARD MO LOND CI, short cross pattee. Quite deeply
toned and evenly struck, though with a somewhat rusty obverse die. A
minor spot of lamination is also noted on the obverse, though does not
distract.
Known to historians as the first English king, rather than merely one of
many Anglo-Saxon kings, Athelstan conquered the last remaining Viking
holdouts in the north of England, and crushed revolts against his rule.
Beating back invasion in 937, Athelstan was an accomplished tactician
and leader. Also, of his concern was legislative reform, and even today a
great number of his law texts survive. Athelstan died childless in 939,
and the throne passed to his brother. Under Athelstan, minting of
coinage was centralized and a uniform issue was finally created to
circulate across the whole of England, with a northern mint being
established in York.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000.
Provenance: From the Paul C. Runze Collection
Date Added:
2022-01-14 16:32:28
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-09-29
Date Added:
2022-01-14 16:32:28