Lot 933
Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes
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Description
Anglo Saxon, Aethelred II (978-1016) penny, last small cross type, obv. bust left, around AEDELRD REX ANGL, rev., small cross, GODERE M**W Q*N LVN (London) (S.1154, N.777). Nearly extremely fine, very scarce.
This coin is unusual with the expanded link work 'Moneta' between the moneyers name and the mint. It is also known for various other moneyers including Aelfnoth, Eadwine, Leofstan and Liofwold, all from the London mint for this type only. (BMC 184, 186)
- Estimate
- $250
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $260