ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.03 g, 3h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). London mint; Ælfric, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1016.Electronic Auction 516 British, Silver Sold For $ 475. 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 (19mm, 1.03 g, 3h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). London mint; Ælfric, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1016. Diademed and draped bust left / + ELFRIC MON LVИDEI, small cross pattée. Cf. Lyon, “Last Small Cross Issue of c. 1009-1017,” in BNJ 68 (1998), 6.4 (for Norfolk style obverse die with London moneyer Ælfget); SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 1315-6 var. (legends; in regular London style); North 777; SCBC 1154. Lightly toned, peck. Good VF. |