CNG 91, Lot: 1465. Estimate $300. Sold for $400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.74 g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winceastre (Winchester) mint; Berhtnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRÆD REX Λ(NG)L(ORX), bust left; scepter before / + BERHTNΛÐ M–O PINI, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1352; Hild. 4112; BMC 369 var. (PIN); North 770; SCBC 1148. Good VF, toned, small area of weak strike.

From the Tradewinds Collection.