ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.54 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Godman, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 482 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 (20mm, 1.54 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Godman, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + GΘ DMΛ N M•Θ LVND, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; pellet in second quarter. SCBI 17 (Midlands), 236 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Weak in center. Peck. Otherwise toned. VF. |