ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.50 g, 2h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). Lincoln mint; Fartheinn, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. VF.Triton XXVII – Session 6 British, Silver Sold For $ 450. 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, 1.50 g, 2h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). Lincoln mint; Fartheinn, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. Diademed and draped bust right / + FÆRÐEN M–O LIND, manus Dei descending from clouds; barred Λ ω flanking. North 766; SCBC 1144. Toned, slightly wavy flan, a few small scratches. VF. |