ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18.5mm, 1.44 g, 12h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Huntingdon mint; Æthelstan, moneyer. Struck 1003-1009.Electronic Auction 464 The Richard A. Jourdan Collection – British, Silver Sold For $ 375. 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 (18.5mm, 1.44 g, 12h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Huntingdon mint; Æthelstan, moneyer. Struck 1003-1009. Helmeted bust left; geometric design by forehead / + ÆÐ ELZT AN M’ Θ HV •, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 129; Eaglen, Huntingdon 94 (dies D/c); SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 442 (same dies); North 775; SCBC 1152. Wavy flan, some pecks. VF. Rare. |