ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.62 g, 7h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). London mint; Wulfstan, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997.Electronic Auction 457 British, Silver Sold For $ 325. 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, 1.62 g, 7h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). London mint; Wulfstan, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + PVLFSTΛN M–O LVN, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. SCBI 68 (Lyon), 804 (same dies); North 770; SCBC 1148. Toned, light earthen deposits. VF. |