ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.67 g, 9h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Sibwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 482 British, Silver Sold For $ 350. 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, 1.67 g, 9h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Sibwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + SIB PI(NE) M’O L VND, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 931 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Purple tone, some pecks. VF. |