Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), London mint, moneyer God, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX ΛNGLORX. Rev, short cross voided with CRVX letters in angles, reading G•O•D M¯O LVNDO, 1.62g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 7 [Copenhagen], 812). Set out on a broad flan on good metal, well defined and legible legends both sides. Impressive detailed portrait with underlying lustre, the odd peck mark, no significant signs of surface wear perhaps the obverse die partially worn presenting in parts of the portrait. Bold very fine, much eye appeal.
Ex Marvin Lessen, DNW, Auction 159, 3rd July 2019, lot 298
Bt B. J. Castenholz 1970
