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LOT 3314
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny. 978-1016.
Eoferwic (York) mint; Oban moneyer. Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Struck circa 1003-1009. ✠ AEÐELRED REX ANG (NG ligate), armoured bust to left, wearing radiate helmet / ✠ OBΛN M-O E:OFR, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at centre; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. North 775; SCBC 1152. About Good Very Fine. Flan crack. Extremely rare combination of moneyer and mint for this type. No other examples on CoinArchives.(1.35gr, 20mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3314
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
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