England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.75g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). Winchester mint; moneyer Ælfsige. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLO, bareheaded draped bust left / +ÆLF SIGE MΩO PINT, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center. BEH 4058; North 774; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1331; SCBI 51 (Estonia), 286. Very Fine.
Price realized | 460 EUR 8 bids |
Starting price | 125 EUR |
Estimate | 250 EUR |