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Lot 537: Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR penny. Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London. Godwine, moneyer.
AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)
- Sold Winning Bid: $285
- 4 Bid(s)
Description
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR penny (19 mm, 1.42 g, 3 h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London. Godwine, moneyer. + EÐELRED REX Λ(ΝG)I, helmeted bust of Aethelred II left / + GOD-ÞI(NE) M'O L-VND, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. North 775; SCBC 1152. Scarce. Pecked and slightly dented. Very fine.
Purchased by the consignor from S. J. Blencoe, 2015; Spink 14006 (22 September 2014), 130; Alan Cherry, 1994.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
- Lot #: 537
- Listing #: 205310
- Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:58:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $300