The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | Mercia, Burgred

The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | Mercia, Burgred (852-874), Phase IIa, Penny, c. 858/60-862, Æthelwulf, + BVRGRED REX - diademed and draped 'hawkish' bust right, with almond eye and tall, thin neck, wearing three-panel tunic, rev. F MON | + EÐELVL | ETA (0/0/0/0) in three lines, within broken lunettes, [Spink XRF: 85.66% Ag; 7.74% Cu; 2.64% Sn; 1.55% Pb; 1.01% Zn; 0.80% Fe; 0.60% Au], 1.18g [18.21grns], 12h (EMC -; Mackay H1variety/C this coin not listed; North 425; BMC, Type C [Coll. no. 294]; Spink 940A), some areas of historic tarnishing the result of a baser fabric composition, otherwise a most pleasing cabinet coin with resulting attractive tone, a wholesome good very fine, very rare.
Provenance,
T Mathews, by private treaty, 1986 - £185
Estimate: £800 - £1000