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LOT 3828
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny. Struck circa 991-997. Southwark mint, Aethelweard, moneyer. Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C).
✠ ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLOX (NG ligate), draped bust to left; trefoil-tipped sceptre before / ✠ ÆÐELPERD M-O SVÐB, voided cross with C-R-V-X in angles. North 770; SCBC 1148. Good Fine. Pierced.(1.46gr, 21mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3828
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny.
Estimate £180 - 240€210 - 280 (for guidance only)$240 - 320 (for guidance only)
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