Eanred

810–841 AD

Eanred ruled Northumbria for more than three decades, an unusually long reign for the period and one that brought relative stability to the kingdom. His coinage is among the most abundant of the Northumbrian series, yet within it lie numerous rare moneyers, unusual die combinations, and important transitional issues. Early silver‑rich pieces are especially prized, as they mark the shift from higher‑grade sceattas to the increasingly base‑metal stycas that dominated later in his reign.

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WS 7849 — Ar Sceat

Ar Sceat. Phase Ib. + EARED RX around small cross. ® HEARDALF (Heardwulf / Wulfheard / Alfheard) around small cross. Spink # 860. Pirie 96–97. Listed in Pirie as Hearduulf, which itself can be read as Wulfheard. Abramson (C97, C95, K60) lists this as Alfheard, matching the reverse legend more closely. The unusually high silver content suggests an early issue — a rare and important piece.

£325.00

WS 10823 — Base Silver Styca

Base Silver Styca. + EANRED REX around small cross. ® + HVAETRED (Hwaetred) around small cross. Spink # 860. 14.5 mm. Larger than normal flan with a base, almost coppery surface. Scarce moneyer.

£165.00

WS 10824 — Æ Styca

EANRED or AETHELRED II. Æ Styca. + MONNE around pellet in circle. ® + HAE...H around small cross. Spink # 862 / 865. Pirie 470 (same dies). 12.5 mm. Listed in Pirie under Monne / Nonsense. Same Monne die as #469 (double‑reverse). Extremely rare.

£225.00