ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.51 g, 10h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). Lincoln mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985.Electronic Auction 480 British, Silver Sold For $ 500. 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, 1.51 g, 10h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). Lincoln mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. Diademed and draped bust right / + LIVI(NC) M–O LINCOL, manus Dei descending from clouds; barred Λ ω flanking. Mossop –; SCBI 27 (Lincolnshire), 34 var. (legends); North 766; SCBC 1144. Minor porosity, bright surfaces. VF. Attractive portrait. |