Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Last small cross type (c.1009-1017), York mint, moneyer Dahfin, diademed and draped bust left within inner linear circle, legend surrounds +ÆÐELRED REX ANGLORVM. Rev, cross pattée within inner linear circle, reads +DΛHFIN M-O EOFRPIC, 1.22g (S.1154; N.777; BMC I).
Some die striations and the lightest of residue deposit at 12 o’clock, a couple of unobtrusive peckmarks. Legends concise both sides on a stable flan, a cruder struck York style portrait, nevertheless pleasing, very fine for type and mint.
Ex. E. J. Harris collection with an old Baldwin’s supporting ticket
