Lot 2326

Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Aethelred II, (978-1016), silver penny, first hand type, London Mint, moneyer Aelfstan, (1.38 g), obv. diademed and draped bust right within solid inner circle), +AEDELRAED REX ANGLORX (ORX ligated) around, rev. hand of Providence (manus Dei) issuing from clouds with double crescent sleeve and inner pellet, at either side A (Alpha) and W (Omega) with contraction bar above each, within solid inner circle, (S.1144, N.766, BMC iia). Toned, good fine and rare.

Ex S.J.Green Collection. Previously Dix Noonan Webb Auction 142, lot 333. The Dr John Hulett Collection Part I. With tickets.

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$220

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