SCANDINAVIA. 11th century AD. AR Penny (21mm, 2.00 g). Imitating the Long Cross type of Æthelred II of England. ‘Northern’ die chain. Struck circa 1000/1005-1020. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Silver Estimate: $ 750 |
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SCANDINAVIA. 11th century AD. AR Penny (21mm, 2.00 g). Imitating the Long Cross type of Æthelred II of England. ‘Northern’ die chain. Struck circa 1000/1005-1020. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / Voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. Malmer chain 117, 367.1502; SMH 236. Lightly toned, a few peck marks. Good VF. Rare. |