England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.70g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). London mint; moneyer Beorhtlaf. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLO, bareheaded draped bust left / +BRI HTLA FMΩO LVND, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center. BEH 2235; North 774; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 721; SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 763. Very Fine, peck marks, slightly wavy flan, slightly bent, flat spots, dark spots on obverse.
Price realized | 240 EUR 6 bids |
Starting price | 100 EUR |
Estimate | 200 EUR |