Kings of Wessex. AR Penny, ND (East Anglia 
      mint). North-651; S-1084. 1.67 grams. Edward the Elder, 
      899-924 AD. Portrait type. Central circle, diademed and draped 
      bust left within; +EADVVEARD REX around. Reverse: Inscription 
      in two lines: NEIOIR / MEICIO in upper and lower registers, 
      pellets above and below, with three crosses across center. 

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