Eadgar Silver Penny 959-975AD ex. Tetney Hoard

Eadgar Silver Penny 959-975AD ex. Tetney Hoard
20mm, 0.92g

Eadgar was King in Northumbria and Mercia from 957AD and King of all England from 959AD. He was crowned King of England at Bath in 973AD which was the first coronation of an English King. It was generally peaceful reign with limited Viking invasions taking place.

Obv: Small cross.
Rev: Moneyer’s name in two lines, crosses between, trefoil of pellets above and below.

S.1129
This coin comes with an old collectors ticket.