ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20.5mm, 0.91 g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Tamworth mint; Fastulfr, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997.Electronic Auction 482 British, Silver Sold For $ 750. 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 (20.5mm, 0.91 g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Tamworth mint; Fastulfr, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + FΛSÐVLF M-O TΛM, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. Danson 45; SCBI 17 (Midland), 203 var. (obv. legend); North 770; SCBC 1148. Deeply toned, deposits, multiple perforations, scuff on reverse. Fine. Very rare. |