Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Long cross type (c.997-1003), London mint, moneyer Wulfwine, bare headed bust left, pellet behind, legend commences from bottom left +ÆĐELRED REX ΛN. Rev, long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, pellet at centre, reads +PVLFPINE M•O LVND, 1.41g (S.1151; N.774; BMC IVa; SCBI 9 [Ashmolean], 550; SCBI 20 [Mack], 950).
A particularly well struck example of the type with an imposing and well-proportioned portrait, one peckmark above mandible, legends legible both sides with the slightest of ghosting in parts of obverse script. Reverse, some peckmarks usual for the type with a little flatness on the terminating crescents at 6 and 9 o’clock. A fully rounded coin with the outer rims visible, amber maroon toning set against a steel grey. Bold good very fine, much eye appeal.
Ex. S. G. Lavers collection, with an old supporting ticket in place.
