ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (21mm, 1.66 g, 6h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winchester mint; Beorhtsige, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 550. 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, 1.66 g, 6h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winchester mint; Beorhtsige, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / + BУRHSIGE M–O PIN, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. Harvey 384 (dies A1/c); SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1362; North 770; SCBC 1148. A few small peck marks on reverse. Richly toned. VF. Click here for a video presentation on this collection. |