Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), London mint, moneyer Aelfward, 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 +ÆLFPERD M-O LVN, 1.34g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 25 [Helsinki], 55).
Pleasant cabinet tone, with a fully centred well struck portrait on a broad flan, few peckmarks. Slight kink or striation in the metal just below Kings neck, nevertheless a good example. Reverse die partially rusty showing up just after the mint signature inscriptions. Good very fine.
Ex Baldwin’s Basement with an old supporting ticket
