ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.59 g, 7h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.Electronic Auction 492 British, Silver Sold For $ 325. 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, 1.59 g, 7h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + GOD PI(NE) MΩΘ L VND, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 853; North 774; SCBC 1151. Toned, wavy flan, peck marks. Near VF. |