England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.55g, 6h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Southwark mint; moneyer Heawulf. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + HEΛPVLF M¯O SVDGE, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 3658; North 770; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1193; SCBI 42 (South-Eastern Museums), 863-864; SCBI 65 (Norwegian Collections), 339. Fine, slightly wavy flan, peck marks, bent.
Price realized | 400 EUR 11 bids |
Starting price | 100 EUR |
Estimate | 120 EUR |