Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c. 991-997) Canterbury mint, moneyer Leofstan, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX REX ANGLOX. Rev, short cross voided with CRUX in angles, reading LEOFSTAN M -O CÆNT, 1.57g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa). A charming example, clear legends both sides, with a crisp portrait, free from peckmarks, old cabinet toning. Very fine.
Ex Baldwins basement, with an accompanying old ticket.
