435, Lot: 586. Estimate $150. Sold for $280. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18.5mm, 1.42 g, 9h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London mint; Brunstan, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Bust left wearing armor and radiate helmet / + BRV NSΛN M’Θ L VNDE, voided long cross, with pellet in center and triple crescent ends, over square with trefoil at each point. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 729 (same dies); North 775; SCBC 1152. Fine, toned, wavy flan, peck marks.

From the Londinium Collection.