England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.70 g, 6h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winchester mint; moneyer Beorhtsige. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + BYRHTSIGE M-O PIN, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 4144; North 770; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1362; SCBI 25(Helsinki), 131. Fine, slightly wavy flan, peck marks.
Price realized | 260 EUR 5 bids |
Starting price | 100 EUR |
Estimate | 120 EUR |