ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.33 g, 5h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). York mint; Wulfsige, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 127 The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 1 400. 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 (19mm, 1.33 g, 5h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). York mint; Wulfsige, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Helmeted bust left / + PVL SIGE M’O E OFRI, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 327 (same dies); North 775; SCBC 1152. Deep iridescent toning, peck mark, edge slightly ragged. Good VF. Click here for a video presentation on this collection. |