CNG 85, Lot: 1487. Estimate $300. Sold for $410. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 1.11 g, 3h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). London mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1017. + ÆÐELRÆD REX ΛNG, diademed and draped bust left / + LIVING MON LVNDE, small cross pattée; pellet in 1st quarter. SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 1339 (same rev. die); Hild. 2813; BMC -; North 777; SCBC 1154. Good VF, lightly toned, wavy flan, a little die wear on obverse.

From the Marie Karlsson Collection.