ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.63 g, 6h). Intermediate Small Cross/Crux type mule (BMC iii, Hild Cb). Winchester mint; Beorhtmaer, moneyer. Struck circa 995-997. Near VF.Triton XXVII – Session 6 British, Silver Sold For $ 550. 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, 1.63 g, 6h). Intermediate Small Cross/Crux type mule (BMC iii, Hild Cb). Winchester mint; Beorhtmaer, moneyer. Struck circa 995-997. Diademed and draped bust left / + BYRHTMÆR M–O PIN, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. Harvey 536a (dies J/e); North p. 159, n. 312; cf. SCBC 1150/1148. Wavy flan, peck marks, scrapes, deposits. Near VF. Rare mule. |