ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.44 g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Exeter mint; Wynsige, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 483 British, Silver Sold For $ 110. 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, 1.44 g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Exeter mint; Wynsige, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + PYN SIGE MΩΘ EΛXE, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 680 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Polished, twice pierced, peck marks. Fine. |