Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, First hand type (c.979-985), Winchester mint, moneyer Raegenulf, inner linear circles both sides. Diademed bust right, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRED REX ΛNGLOX. Rev, hand of providence issuing from clouds A (alpha) and W (omega) figure 1, flanking either side, reads +RÆGENVLF M-O PIN, 1.54g (S.1144; N.766; BMC IIa; SCBI 20; Mack-).
A rarer moneyer in Raegenulf. Legends for the most part complete, hand of providence motif clear with an interesting and rarer moneyer for the type. Slight off centre striking, struck from worn dies, near very fine. (see, Spink, Auction 4018 lot 347, similar dies).
Ex Dr E. J. Harris collection (Accompanied by an old Baldwin’s ticket, on the reverse the client code indicating Harris).
