434, Lot: 576. Estimate $100. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
|
ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.45 g, 6h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Winchester mint; Leofweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Bust left wearing armor and radiate helmet / + LEΘ F, voided long cross, with pellet in center and triple crescent ends, over square with trefoil at each point. Harvey 637 (dies A/a); SCBI 45 (Latvia), 53 (same dies); North 775; SCBC 1152. VF, toned, wavy flan, peck marks.
From the Londinium Collection.