CNG 85, Lot: 1488. Estimate $500. Sold for $370. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 1.22 g, 6h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). London mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1017. + ÆÐELRÆD R•EX Λ•NGL•OX:, diademed and draped bust left / + LУΘVINE ΘN LVNDENE, small cross pattée. SCBI -; Hild. 2840; BMC -; North 777; SCBC 1154. Good VF, lightly toned, small die break on obverse. Very rare spelling of moneyer’s name.

From the Marie Karlsson Collection.