ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.47 g, 1h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Chichester mint; Heawulf, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009.Electronic Auction 511 A Collection of Anglo-Saxon Coins, Silver Sold For $ 500. 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, 1.47 g, 1h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Chichester mint; Heawulf, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Helmeted bust left / + (HE)Λ PVLF MΩ Θ CУSE, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 104 (same dies); North 775; SCBC 1152. Toned, small edge chip, some light marks. Near VF. Rare – only one in SCBI, three on CoinArchives. |