436, Lot: 1022. Estimate $100. Sold for $220. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.44 g, 10h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Lewes mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Bust left wearing armor and radiate helmet / + LΘ FPNE MΩΘ LÆE, voided long cross, with pellet in center and triple crescent ends, over square with trefoil at each point. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 464 (same dies); North 775; SCBC 1152. Fine, toned, peck marks.

From the Londinium Collection, purchased from York Coins.