England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.20 g, 9h). Second hand type (BMC iid, Hild. B2). London mint; moneyer Asketill. Struck circa 985-991. + ÆÐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, diademed bust right, in front scepter with trefoil head / + OSCYTEL M-O LVN, hand of providence descending from clouds curves on each side of sleeve, dividing alpha and omega, Λ ω, below pellets. BEH 2847; North 768; EMC/SCBI 2015.0204 (die identical). Very Fine, wavy flan, peck marks.
Price realized | 240 EUR 9 bids |
Starting price | 100 EUR |
Estimate | 120 EUR |