Anglo-Saxon coin at Spink & Son auction

Anglo-Saxon coin collector's unparalleled treasure trove of 576 objects sells for £856,000, including a world-record £40,800 for a gold shilling from the 7th century by King Eadbald. The amazing collection of historical Anglo-Saxon coins owned by a financial director has sold at auction for a stunning £856,000. In the 1950s, Tony Abramson, a past president of the Yorkshire Numismatic Society, began collecting coins at the age of four. The online auction, which drew over 400 buyers, lasted a remarkable 12 hours due to the tremendous level of demand. A 7th century gold shilling showing Eadbald, King of Kent, set a world record when it sold for £40,800.Another record price was £30,000 for a coin featuring Bishop Paulinus, the missionary who converted pagan kings to Christianity and ultimately served as the first Bishop of York. https://247london-airport-transfers.co.uk/news/anglo-saxon-coin-at-spink-and-son-auction/ #LondonAirportTransfers #AngloSaxoncoin #SpinkSon #SpinkSonauction #auctionRead less