Lot Archive
Viking Coinages, Anlaf Guthfrithsson, Penny, Raven type, York, Athelferth, raven standing with wings outstretched and head turned to left, +anlaf cvnvncd· (d retrograde), rev. +adelferd minetre around cross, 1.24g/6h (N 537; S 1019). Legends weak in places, otherwise very fine, very rare (£5,000-6,000)
Illustrated on the front cover. The raven was a well known Viking symbol which also featured on banners carried into battle
Share This Page