CNG 85, Lot: 1461. Estimate $300. Sold for $675. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.60 g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Worcester mint; Sigewine, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRÆD REX Λ(NG)L(ORX), bare headed and draped bust left; scepter before / + SIGEPINE M–O PIHRΛ, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. SCBI 20 (Mack), 900 (same dies); Hild. 3987; BMC -; North 770; SCBC 1148. VF, toned. Bold strike. Very rare mint-moneyer combination.

From the Marie Karlsson Collection.