ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 0.86 g, 6h). Second Hand type (BMC iid, Hild. B2). Stafford mint; Sigewulf, moneyer. Struck circa 985-991.Electronic Auction 492 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 200. 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, 0.86 g, 6h). Second Hand type (BMC iid, Hild. B2). Stafford mint; Sigewulf, moneyer. Struck circa 985-991. Diademed and draped bust right; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + SIVLF M–O STÆÐFOR, manus Dei descending from clouds; across field, barred Λ ω above pellets. SCBI –; EMC 2019.0060 (this coin); North 768; SCBC 1146. Minor edge loss. Slight crimp. Good VF. Extremely rare; the only known example of this type for the mint. |