ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.66 g, 3h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winchester mint; Beorhtnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Near VF.Electronic Auction 542 British, Silver Sold For $ 180. 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, 1.66 g, 3h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winchester mint; Beorhtnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / + BEORHTNOÐ M–O PIN, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. Harvey 362 (dies G/n); North 770; SCBC 1148. Toned, wavy flan, peck marks. Near VF. |