ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.74 g, 11h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Thetford mint; Asulfr/Oswulf, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 480 British, Silver Sold For $ 250. 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 (19mm, 1.74 g, 11h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Thetford mint; Asulfr/Oswulf, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + ΘS VLF M Ω Θ EΘD, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. Carson 167; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1239 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Toned, obverse double struck. VF. |