ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.43 g, 7h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Norwich mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. VF.Triton XXVII – Session 6 British, Silver Sold For $ 300. 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, 1.43 g, 7h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Norwich mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / + LIFINC M–O NORÐPIC, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. North 770; SCBC 1148. Toned, slightly wavy flan. VF. Charmingly crude style. |