435, Lot: 584. Estimate $150. Sold for $240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.66 g, 6h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winchester mint; Æthelstan, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + ÆÐESTΛN M–O PINT, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. Harvey 321 (dies A/c); SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1342; North 770; SCBC 1148. Fine, toned, peck marks.

From the Londinium Collection, purchased from York Coins.