ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.71 g, 1h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Lincoln mint; Æthelnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 483 British, Silver Sold For $ 225. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.71 g, 1h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Lincoln mint; Æthelnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / · + · ÆÐ ELNO Ð M’Θ LI(NC), voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. Mossop pl. IX, 23 (dies B/a); SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 528 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Richly toned, weak strike, peck marks. Near VF. |