ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 0.99 g, 10h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Cambridge mint; Leofsig, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009.Electronic Auction 516 British, Silver Sold For $ 450. 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 (18mm, 0.99 g, 10h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Cambridge mint; Leofsig, moneyer. Struck circa 1003-1009. Helmeted bust left / + LEO FSIG MΘ G RANT, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. North 775; SCBC 1152. Toned, pinhole near edge. VF. |