Aethelred II, Penny, London

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Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, long cross type (c.997-1003), London Mint, Moneyer Aethelweard, draped bust left, legend surrounding commences lower left, +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLO, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals,…
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Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, long cross type (c.997-1003), London Mint, Moneyer Aethelweard, draped bust left, legend surrounding commences lower left, +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLO, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, tiny pellet at centre, +ÆÐELPERD M.O LVND, 1.57g (BMC type IVa, 230; N.774; S.1151).

Toned, peck marks both sides, very fine.

Specification

Period 978 - 1016 AD
Date c.997-1003
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Pennies

Coin Ruler

Aethelred II

Country

England

Coin House

Late Anglo Saxon

Mint Mark

London mint, Long cross type

References S.1151
Weight 1.57 g

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