247, Lot: 737. Estimate $300. Sold for $550. 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 (18mm, 1.07 g, 7h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). Thetford mint; Eadric, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1017. + EDELRED REX ΛNGLO(RX), diademed and draped bust left / + EDRIC MON DEODF, small cross pattée. Carson 14 var. (obv. legend); SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 1417 var. (legends); Hild. 3716 var. (obv. legend); BMC -; North 777; SCBC 1154. Good VF, toned, slightly worn dies. Unusually fine style.