Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), Wilton mint, moneyer Sæwine, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLOX. Rev, short cross voided with CRUX in angles, reading SÆPINE M-O PILTV, 1.75g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 20, Mack : 886).
Scarcer mint town, three examples appearing in auction since 1999 for Wilton, BMC IIIa, Hild. C. Few unobtrusive peckmarks, a deceptively strong portrait with the Kings face and hair most pleasing, the sceptre well marked out with precision, slightest of legend ghosting. Reverse, mint moneyer combination quickly legible, toned with underlying hues of amber. Good very fine, much eye appeal, scarce if not rare.
