Æthelred II, Penny, helmet type

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Æthelred II (978-1016), Penny, helmet type (c.1003-1009), Winchester mint, moneyer Aelfwold, helmeted armoured bust to left, +EDELRED REX ANGL surrounds. Rev, voided long cross over trefoil-tipped quatrefoil legend reading +ALPWOLD…
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Æthelred II (978-1016), Penny, helmet type (c.1003-1009), Winchester mint, moneyer Aelfwold, helmeted armoured bust to left, +EDELRED REX ANGL surrounds. Rev, voided long cross over trefoil-tipped quatrefoil legend reading +ALPWOLD MO PINT, 1.49g (S.1152; N.775; BMC. Type VIII).

A well-centred portrait in course style, reverse toned with clear fields. Approaching very fine for issue, weakly struck to the legends.

Specification

Period 978 - 1016
Date 1003-1009
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Pennies

Coin Ruler

Aethelred II (First Reign)

Country

England

Coin House

Kings of Northumbria

Mint Mark

Guildford

References S.1152; N.775; BMC. Type VIII
Weight 1.49 g

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