CNG 102, Lot: 1458. Estimate $500. Sold for $575. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.08 g, 6h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). Maldon mint; Æthelwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1017. Diademed and draped bust left / + EDELPINE ΘN MEL, small cross pattée. SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 1365 var. (legends); Hild 3073-4 var. (same); North 777; SCBC 1154. Good VF, minor die rust in legends. Rare type for Maldon.

From the Dr. Andrew Wayne Collection. Ex Property of a Gentleman (Spink 212, 28 March 2012), lot 430; William J. Conte Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 58, 19 September 2001), lot 1770.