CNG 85, Lot: 1485. Estimate $300. Sold for $350. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 1.06 g, 6h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). Hastings mint; Ælfweard, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1017. + EDEL•RÆD REX ΛNGLO., diademed and draped bust left / + ÆL•FPERD ON HÆST, small cross pattée. King 15 var. (rev. legend); SCBI -; Hild. 1224 var. (same); BMC -; North 777; SCBC 1154. VF, toned, striking crack around inner circle, peck marks. Very rare type for mint.

From the Marie Karlsson Collection.