ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (21mm, 1.40 g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Leicester mint; Wulfgeat, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Near VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 6
Lot: 6686. Estimated: $ 250

British, Silver

Sold For $ 350. 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 (21mm, 1.40 g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Leicester mint; Wulfgeat, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + VLE GET M’Θ L IHFR, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 36 (Berlin), 360 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Light iridescent toning, a few minor scratches, a few peck marks, slightly weak strike on obverse. Near VF. Rare.

From the Steve Green Collection. Ex A. Williams (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 480, 11 November 2020), lot 882; Spink 225 (22 September 2014), lot 114; Baldwin’s 50 (24 April 2007), lot 213.


Closing Date and Time: 18 January 2024 at 13:48:20 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.