- Alfred the Great London Monogram silver penny (circa 886)
A highly rare Alfred the Great London silver penny. Produced circa to celebrate Alfred's acquisition of London from the Danes.
Alfred the Great played a pivotal role in defending England against the Danish Viking invasions. In 878, he halted their westward advance, marking a turning point in the conflict. Following this, Alfred and Guthrum, the Danish leader, negotiated a treaty that divided the country. Alfred retained control of the lands south and west of Watling Street. In 886, Alfred solidified his influence by recapturing London, further strengthening his kingdom and securing his legacy as a unifier of England.
Country / Category: England
Reign: Alfred the Great (871AD - 899AD)
Denomination: Penny
Condition: (EF) - Extremely Fine, and darkly toned. Well struck
Metal: Silver
Size: 18.5 mm
Weight: 1.61 gms
Type: Hammered - Portrait type
Mint Mark: Moneyer - Tilewine of London
Minted From: 886 AD
Minted Until: 899 AD
Obverse Description: Diademed bust right 'ELFRED REX'.
Reverse Description: LONDONIA monogram between crosses, 'TILEVINE MON'.
Very rare coin, in spectacular condition.
Just 163 of these London mongram coins exist today. Just 42 of those are "type B", which names the moneyer, Tilewine. This is among the finest condition examples you will ever see.
Superb provenance:
Ex Thomas Bliss, Sotheby, 22nd March 1916, lot 81 and illustrated on plate Ill, sold for £7.
Ex Alexander Mann, Sotheby, 29th October 1917, lot 153 and illustrated on plate 111, sold for £6/5/-.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1927, item 67009, illustrated and offered at £8/10.
Ex Albert Edward Bagnall, portion of collection likely sold to Spink 1964.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, June 1975, item 5490, illustrated, graded almost EF and offered at £1,500.
Ex Spink & Son, Coin auction 75, 29th March 1990, lot 233 illustrated plate 15, graded good VF.
Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, Auction 95, 17th November 2011, lot 4, graded nearly EF.
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