Details
LOT 3744
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny. Struck circa 991-997. York mint, Arncytel moneyer. Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C).
✠ EÐELRED REX ANGLOX (NG ligate), bare-headed bust to left; sceptre before / ✠ ARNCYTEL M-O EOFL, voided cross with C-R-V-X in angles. North 770; SCBC 1148. Very Fine. Flan crack.(1.41gr, 21mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3744
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
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