England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.45 g, 9h). Second hand type (BMC iid, Hild. B2). Canterbury mint; moneyer Eadwold. Struck circa 985-991. + ÆÐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, diademed bust right, in front scepter with trefoil head / + EADPOLD M-O CÆNT, hand of providence descending from clouds curves on each side of sleeve, dividing alpha and omega, Λ ω, below pellets. BEH 145; North 768. Very Fine, slightly wavy flan
Price realized | 260 EUR 3 bids |
Starting price | 150 EUR |
Estimate | 180 EUR |