ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.72 g, 6h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Lincoln mint; Wulfric, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Near EF.

The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins – Part III
Lot: 83. Estimated: $ 400

Anglo-Saxon, Silver

Sold For $ 850. 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 (20mm, 1.72 g, 6h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Lincoln mint; Wulfric, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + PV LFR C MΩ O L(INC), voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. Mossop pl. XV, 28 (dies B/a); North 774; SCBC 1151. Iridescent toning, peck mark. Near EF.

From the Geoffrey Cope Collection.


Closing Date and Time: 22 May 2025 at 10:27:20 ET.

Presented in association with Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG and Numismatica Genevensis SA.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.