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Kings of Northumberland. Ecgfrith, 670-685

Obverse, cross and name ECGFRID REX. Reverse, radiated cross and LVX.

Aldfrid, 685-705

Obverse, cross and name ALDFRIDVS. Reverse, a four-footed animal.

Eadberht, 737-758

Nothing can be definitely asserted as to the coins of this king; those ascribed to him may belong to Ecgberht.

Moll Ethilwald, 759-765

Two coins have been attributed to him, the name on the obverse being on one EDI[L]HD[L]V, and on the other ATHBADIV.

Alchred, 765

Coins supposed to belong to him bear the name ALCHRED or A[L]CHRED.

Elfwald, 779-788

Some sceattæ bearing the word E[L]FVA[L]V or VALD[F][E]LA on one side, and a quadruped on the other, have been ascribed to him.

Heardulf, 794-806

Obverse, HEARDVLF. Reverse, moneyer’s name, of which six are known.

Elfwald II., 806-808

The coins assigned to this king are uncertain.

Eanred, 808-840

About two thousand coins of Eanred were found some years back at Hexham. His name is variously spelled, as EANRED REX, and the like, and the variety of names of moneyers numbers about a hundred.

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