ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.69 g, 12h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). London mint; Ælfwine, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. VF.Electronic Auction 564 British, Silver Sold For $ 375. 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, 1.69 g, 12h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). London mint; Ælfwine, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. Diademed and draped bust right / + ÆLFPINE M–O LV(ND), manus Dei descending from clouds; barred Λ ω flanking. North 766; SCBC 1144. Old cabinet toning, die cud. VF. |