Eadgar

959–975 AD

Eadgar, often styled “Edgar the Peaceful,” presided over one of the most stable and prosperous periods of the late Anglo‑Saxon kingdom. His reign saw the consolidation of royal authority, monastic reform, and the strengthening of a unified English identity. His coinage reflects the administrative sophistication of the period, with well‑organised minting practices and a wide network of moneyers across the realm. Reform issues such as this are highly prized for their artistry, rarity, and historical significance.

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WS 8791 — Penny

Penny. Reform Coinage. + EADGAR REX ANGLORX. Crowned bust left. ® HERVLF M‑O EOFOR (Herwulf of York). Spink # 1141. Unrecorded moneyer for this very rare type.

£1,875.00