ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (21mm, 1.54 g, 7h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). York mint; Gunhvatr, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997.Electronic Auction 457 British, Silver Sold For $ 275. 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, 1.54 g, 7h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). York mint; Gunhvatr, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + GVNNHPΛ•T M–O EOF, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. Cf. SCBI 11 (Reading), 74 (for type); North 770; SCBC 1148. Some die wear. Good VF. |