Previous Lot Next Lot

Auction: 19006 - British, Indian and Islamic Coins: Autumn Auction
Lot: 171

Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type, light issue, Rochester, Brihtmær (Berhtmær), 1.04g, 4h, + æðelræd rex anglor, diademed and draped bust left, sceptre before, rev. + brihtmær m-o rofei, voided short cross, c r v x in angles (SCBI 7 (Copenhagen) 1053 same obverse die; BMC IIIa; N.770; S.1148), of waterworn appearance but of unusual style, good fine, the present cataloguer unable to trace a parallel for this moneyer reading for mint, rare thus

Provenance
Warwick & Warwick 195, 14 February 2007, lot 376

Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Sold for
£300

Starting price
£140