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LOT 3745
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny. Struck circa 1003-1009. Winchester mint; Byrhsige moneyer. Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E).
✠ [Æ]ÐELRED REX ΛNGL • (NG ligate), armoured bust to left, wearing radiate helmet / ✠ BY-RHSI-[G]E Mⵙ PINT, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at centre; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. North 775; SCBC 1152. Good Very Fine. Pierced.(1.43gr, 19mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 3745
Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
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