England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.75 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). Lewes mint; moneyer Godfrid. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left / + GOD EFRI DMΩ OLEP, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center. BEH 1411; North 774; SCBI 9 (Ashmolean), 526 (die identical). Near Extremely Fine.
Price realized | 440 EUR 13 bids |
Starting price | 100 EUR |
Estimate | 120 EUR |