Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), Rochester mint, moneyer Eadsige, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLOX. Rev, short cross voided with CRUX in angles, reading EADSIGE M-O ROFEC, 1.48g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI. 7: 1055-56).
Crude stylised portrait, with concise legends both sides, hairline crack running above bust. A pleasing example, in a scarcer mint with an excellent provenance. Near very fine.
Ex. Spink, 1959
Ex. Duke of Argyle, accompanied with two supporting tickets
