ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.28 g, 6h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). London mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1016.Electronic Auction 474 British, Silver Sold For $ 450. 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 (19.5mm, 1.28 g, 6h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). London mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1016. Diademed and draped bust left / + LEOFPINE ON LVNDE :, small cross pattée. SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 1333 (same dies); North 777; SCBC 1154. Toned, slightly wavy flan, a few peck marks on reverse. Good VF. |