ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.64 g, 4h). Benediction Hand type (BMC iif, Hild. B3). Rochester mint; Sidewine, moneyer. Struck circa 991. VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 6 250. 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, 1.64 g, 4h). Benediction Hand type (BMC iif, Hild. B3). Rochester mint; Sidewine, moneyer. Struck circa 991. Draped bust right; cross-tipped scepter before / + SIDEPINE M–O ROF, manus Dei, in Latin benediction form, descending from clouds; small cross pattée in clouds. SCBI 11 (Reading), 65 (same dies); North 769; SCBC 1147. A few peck marks. Golden toning. VF. Very rare. Click here for a video presentation on this collection. |