Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), Southwark mint, moneyer Aelfric, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, the NG ligate. Rev, short cross voided with CRVX in angles, reading +ÆLFRIC M-O SVDG, 1.38g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 7 [Copenhagen], 1155-56).
Dark toning, reverse underlying iridescence. Few peckmarks and surface splits known for the mint and type. Deceivingly well struck under closer magnification with a strong portrait, legends all clear and comprehensible. Good very fine, fetching portrait.
Ex. Humphrey Lestocq collection
Ex. Robert Sharman with a dealers ticket in his hand.
