CNG 85, Lot: 1458. Estimate $300. Sold for $245. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.50 g, 12h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). London mint; Godric, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRÆD REX Λ(NG)L(ORX), bare headed and draped bust left; scepter before / + GODRIC M–O LVND, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 829-30; Hild. 2581; BMC 222; North 770; SCBC 1148. Good Fine, lightly toned, flan crack, a few peck marks.
From the Marie Karlsson Collection.