Kings of Wessex. AR Penny. 1.55 g. Edward the Elder, 899-924. Flower type. Central 
      circle, small cross pattee within; +EADVVEARD REX around. 
      Reverse: Large lis comprised of linear foral elements, with 
      semicircular sides; name, BV GA within. 

North-660; S-1079. Ex Montagu (Sotheby, 1895); McClean or "Astronomer" Sale (Sotheby, 1906).

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