Great Britain. Kings of Wessex. AR Penny, ND (Uncertain mint, 
      struck south of the Thames). North-625; S-1057. 1.17 grams. 
      Ælfred the Great, 871-899 AD. Lunette - Burgred type. Stylized 
      diademed, draped bust right; +AELBRED REX around. Reverse: 
      Inscription in three lines: MON / ETA in upper and lower 
      lunette registers, with flanking pellets; in central: +DVDD. 

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