CNG 85, Lot: 1468. Estimate $750. Sold for $675. 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, 1.35 g, 3h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). Exeter mint; Manna, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. •+ ÆÐELRÆD REX• Λ(NG)L, draped bust left; pellet behind neck / +• MΛNNΛ M•Θ EΛXE, voided long cross with pellet in center and triple crescent ends. Brettell,
Exeter 99 (same dies); SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 673 (same dies); Hild. 578; BMC 59 var. (obv. legend); North 774; SCBC 1151. Good VF, lightly toned, minor die wear on obverse.
From the Marie Karlsson Collection.