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Auction: 15007 - Ancient, British and Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals
Lot: 926

Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, 1.59g, Long cross type, York, Sumerlede, bare headed bust left, rev, +sumerleda m.o eofr, voided long cross each arm terminating in three crescents, pellet in second quarter (N.774; S.1151), a field find with porosity to obverse, a few light scratches, heavy, deep tone on this, pleasing, large flan and well centred, good bust, good very fine

The Scandinavian name Sumerlede is a variant on the name Somhaire which originates from Orkney.

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Estimate
£250 to £350