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CNG 100, Lot: 2266. Estimate $1000.
Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.43 g, 3h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E),. Gleawceaster (Gloucester) mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. + ÆÐELRED REX Λ(NG)L•, helmeted bust left / + GODPINE M'O GLEΛ, voided long cross with central pellet and triple crescent ends, over square with incurved sides; trefoil at each point. SCBI 37 (Polish), 115 (same dies); Hild. 1109; BMC 108 var. (legends); North 775; SCBC 1152. Near EF, attractively toned, a couple minor deposits. Lovely portrait, and a rare mint for type.