ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.19 g, 9h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Stamford mint; Leofinc (?), moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 1004.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 500

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.19 g, 9h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Stamford mint; Leofinc (?), moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + ΓEΛ IИS M O’ON ZTΛИ, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. Cf. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1148 (for moneyer Svartgeirr; same obv. die); North 774; SCBC 1151. Toned. Good VF.

From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 45 (18 March 1999), lot 2764.

Stamford is known for using several crude, locally produced, and somewhat blundered dies in the Long Cross issue. This coin is currently thought to be an official issue, but with a blundered reverse legend. Evidently it was not used for long, as this cataloger can find no other examples.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 18 September at 2 PM ET.

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