ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.45 g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Canterbury mint; Leofstan, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Near VF.Triton XXVII – Session 6 British, Silver Sold For $ 200. 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, 1.45 g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Canterbury mint; Leofstan, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / + LEOFSTΛN M–O CÆNT, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. North 770; SCBC 1148. Bright surfaces, crimped flan, peck marks. Near VF. |