England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.59g, 2h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). Huntington mint; moneyer Ælfric. Struck circa 979-985. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, diademed and draped bust right / + ÆLFRIC M-O HVNTAN, hand of providence descending from clouds, dividing alpha and omega, Λ ω. BEH 1355; North 766; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 437; SCBI 42 (Norweb Collection), 805. Very Fine, peck marks, cut by 2h, around inner circle from 9h to 3h, minor flan cut, perforations.
Price realized | 220 EUR 10 bids |
Starting price | 125 EUR |
Estimate | 250 EUR |