Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Helmet type (c.1003-1009), London mint, moneyer Sibwine, helmeted armoured bust left with radiate stylised helmet, +ÆĐELRÆD REX ΛNGL,(NG ligate) commences from bottom left. Rev, voided long cross over trefoil-tipped quatrefoil legend reading +SIBPINE MΩO LVND, 1.49g (S.1152; N.775; BMC VIII; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 933).
Struck on a full flan, legends clear both sides, portrait comprehensive. Reverse, overstruck on the reverse trefoil tipped motif, free from peckmarks. Very fine for issue, a collectible type within the series, with a good supporting provenance and old collectors ticket in place.
Ex. Humphrey Lestocq collection
Ex. Dr B. Bird collection, Glendinings, 20th November 1974
