ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 1.19 g, 12h). Helmet type (BMC viii var., Hild. E var.). London mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. VF.Electronic Auction 542 The C.J. Sabine Collection, Silver Sold For $ 400. 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 (18mm, 1.19 g, 12h). Helmet type (BMC viii var., Hild. E var.). London mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Helmeted bust left / + GO : DRIC M’O LV ND · (triple pellet and pellet stops), voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile; annulet in second quarter, pellet in third. SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 1051 var. (additional symbols; same obv. die); North 775 var. (same); SCBC 1152 var. (same). Lightly toned, wavy flan, die rust, peck marks. VF. Unusual variant. |