CNG 94, Lot: 1922. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.55 g, 5h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). Eoferwic (York) mint; Kolgrimr, moneyer. Struck circa 991. + ÆDELRED REX Λ(NG)LO, diademed bust right / + COLGRIM M–O EOFE,
manus Dei descending from clouds; barred Λ ω flanking. SCBI 26 (East Anglia), 1149 (same dies); Hild. 670; BMC –; North 766; SCBC 1144. EF, attractive light golden hues around the devices. Lovely portrait piece.