ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.42 g, 6h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Exeter mint; Ælfric, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. VF.

Keystone 16 – The David C. Bianchi II Collection
Lot: 63.
Closing Date: May 20 2026 10:00 ET

British – Anglo-Saxon & Norman, Silver

Estimate: $ 300

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.42 g, 6h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Exeter mint; Ælfric, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Helmeted bust left / : + · ÆL FRIC MΩ Θ EΛXE, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. North 775; SCBC 1152. Iridescent toning, slightly wavy flan, a few peck marks. VF.

From the David C. Bianchi II Collection, purchased from C.H. Wolfe, January 1981.


Closing Date and Time: 20 May 2026 at 10:20:40 ET.



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