ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.22 g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Stamford mint; Æscwig, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 487 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 (19mm, 1.22 g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Stamford mint; Æscwig, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + ΛSCPI G M’O STΛ, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1119-20 var. (rev. legend spacing); North 774; SCBC 1151. Lightly toned, slightly wavy flan. Good VF. |