ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.34 g, 12h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London mint; Asulfr, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009.Electronic Auction 468 British, Silver Sold For $ 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.34 g, 12h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London mint; Asulfr, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Helmeted bust left / + ΘS VLF M ’Θ LVNDN, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 925 (same dies); North 775; SCBC 1152. Deeply toned, slightly wavy. VF. |