CNG 96, Lot: 1411. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.35 g, 12h). Small Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. Ca). Caentwarabyrig (Canterbury) mint; Leofstan, moneyer. Struck circa 995-997. + ÆÐELRÆD REX A(NG)LO, bust left; scepter before, over drapery at bottom / + LEOFSTAN M–O CÆNT, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. SCBI 20 (Mack), 902 (same obv. die); Hild. 221; BMC 24 var. (obv. legend); North p. 161; SCBC 1149. Good VF, toned, light porosity, a couple small metal flaws. Rare type.