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Extremely Rare moneyer

Lot 467: England, HARTHACNUT Joint king (1035–7). Sole reign (1040–2). Silver penny, Second jewel cross type (Spring 1036–Autumn 1037), Gloucester. Moneyer: Aelfsige, 1.11 gms; 17 mm.

AUCTION:  London Coin Galleries - Auction 3 (Auction 321)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: £4,100
  • 6 Bid(s)
Description

England, HARTHACNUT Joint king (1035–7). Sole reign (1040–2). Silver penny, Second jewel cross type (Spring 1036–Autumn 1037), Gloucester. Moneyer: Aelfsige, 1.11 gms; 17 mm. Bust right draped and diademed. +H?RD? CNVTRE / Cross formed from four ovals united at their bases by two circles enclosing a pellet. +ÆLF:SIGONGLEOCE three pellets. North 809. SCBI 40 (Stockholm) no. 23. Extremely Fine, slightly creased. Extremely rare. Only one example of this moneyer and type recorded in SCBI.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: London Coin Galleries Ltd
  • Lot #: 467
  • Listing #: 190123
  • Closed: Thursday, November 10, 2016 3:35:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: £3,000