England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.79g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). London mint; moneyer Leofwine. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLO, bareheaded draped bust left / + LEO FPINE M’OL VND, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center. BEH 2759; North 774; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 891; SCBI 20 (Mack Collection), 940 (reverse die identical). Very Fine, flat spots.
Price realized | 550 EUR 9 bids |
Starting price | 125 EUR |
Estimate | 250 EUR |