CNG 90, Lot: 2383. Estimate $750. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (21mm, 1.64 g, 6h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). Theodford (Thetford) mint; Asfrith, moneyer. Struck circa 991. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGL(ORX), diademed bust right / + OSFERÐ M–O ÐEOTFO, manus Dei descending from clouds; barred Λ ω flanking. Carson 78; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1236; BMC –; Hild. 3794 var. (obv. legend); North 766; SCBC 1144. Good VF, toned.

From the Collection of an Underwriter.