ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.62 g, 7h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). York mint; Authrgrimr, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 480 British, Silver Sold For $ 375. 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, 1.62 g, 7h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). York mint; Authrgrimr, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + ΘÐ GRIM M’Θ E Θ·FR, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 291; North 774; SCBC 1151. Lightly toned with some underlying luster, a few small pecks. Crimp. Good VF. |