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Auction: 12009 - The Magnus Collection, Ancient, English & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 314

Aethelred II, Penny, 1.51g, second hand type, Lymne, Leofric, diademed bust right, sceptre before, rev. +leofric m-o limna, Hand of Providence, with curve each side of sleeve, dividing Alpha and Omega, each with a pellet below (cf. SCBI2/822; N.768; S.1146), lightly toned, good very fine, very rare Estimate £ 800-1,000 Six examples are recorded for this type for this mint. provenance CNG auction, 13 January 2003, lot 1327 Dr. W.J. Conte collection Sotheby, 28 January 1976, lot 182

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