ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.42 g, 3h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). London mint; Ælfgar, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. Good Fine.Electronic Auction 542 The C.J. Sabine Collection, Silver Sold For $ 250. 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, 1.42 g, 3h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). London mint; Ælfgar, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. Diademed and draped bust right / + ÆLFGΛR M–O LVND •, manus Dei descending from clouds; barred Λ ω flanking. North 766; SCBC 1144. Toned, some porosity, scrapes. Good Fine. |