CNG 91, Lot: 1467. Estimate $300. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 1.46 g, 10h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Lundene (London) mint; Eadmund, moneyer. Struck 1003-1009. + ÆÐELRED REX Λ(NG)L, helmeted bust left / + EΛ•DMVND M•O LVND, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 1041 (same dies); Hild. 2351 var. (no pellet in moneyer name); BMC –; North 775; SCBC 1152. VF, toned, a few peck marks.