ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.35 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Eadsige, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 480 British, Silver Sold For $ 300. 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, 1.35 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Eadsige, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / +·ED SIGE M’Θ VND, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 787 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Toned, minor deposits. VF. |