ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.61 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Southwark mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003.

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Lot: 1027. Estimated: $ 500

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.61 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Southwark mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + LEO FPIN E M–O SVÐB, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; pellet in first quarter. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1180 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Once cleaned. Lightly toned. Near VF.

Minting at Southwark began in the Crux type, for which coins survive in abundance, but Long Cross pennies of Southwark are very rare.

Closing Date and Time: 26 May 2021 at 15:42:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.