ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.14 g, 6h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London mint; Edwine, moneyer. Struck 1003-1009.Electronic Auction 514 British, Silver Sold For $ 550. 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, 1.14 g, 6h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London mint; Edwine, moneyer. Struck 1003-1009. Helmeted bust left / : + ED PI(NE) MO • Θ LVND, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 803; North 775; SCBC 1152. Toned, chipped, cracked, and repaired, traces of glue and lacquer residue. Near VF. |