ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (21mm, 1.62 g, 6h). First Hand type (BMC iib, Hild. B1c). Norwich mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. VF.Triton XXVII – Session 6 British, Silver Sold For $ 700. 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 (21mm, 1.62 g, 6h). First Hand type (BMC iib, Hild. B1c). Norwich mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. Diademed and draped bust right / + LIVI(NC) MONETΛ NORÐPIC, manus Dei descending from clouds; barred ω Λ flanking. North 766 var. (rev. legend); SCBC 1144. Toned. VF. An attractive coin with exceptionally full reverse legends. |