ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.50 g, 10h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). York mint; Ulfketill, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 482 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, 1.50 g, 10h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). York mint; Ulfketill, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck; pellets flanking initial cross / + VLF CETL M•O E OFR, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 25 (Helsinki), 364 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Lightly toned, a few pecks, some lacquery deposit on rev. Near VF. |