ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.70 g, 6h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Cambridge mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 475 British, Silver Sold For $ 300. 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, 1.70 g, 6h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Cambridge mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left / + GΘDRIC M’Θ GRΛNT, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 379 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Lightly toned, a few pecks. VF. |