England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.43g, 3h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Thetford mint; moneyer Leofwine. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + LEOFPINE M¯O DEOD, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 3763; North 770; SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 505 (die identical reverse); SCBI 51 (Estonia), 97. Very Fine, peck marks.
Price realized | 400 EUR 11 bids |
Starting price | 100 EUR |
Estimate | 120 EUR |