Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), London mint, moneyer Ealhstan, 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 +EΛLHSTΛN M-O LVND, 1.62g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 30 [American], 416).
A darkly toned example, marginally soft strike in the central vicinity, legends intelligible both sides, outer border rims visible. Some weakness in the drapery of portrait. A pleasing example free from the usual peckmarks, featuring a scarcer moneyer for type. Comprehensive very fine, reverse better.
Ex. Baldwin’s Basement with a ticket in the hand of Peter Mitchell.
