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Auction: 22005 - British and World Coins - Spring Auction
Lot: 16

Aethelred II (978-1016), 'Second Hand' Type, 985-991, Penny, Bridport, Eadnoth, diademed and draped bust right, trefoil-tipped sceptre before, rev. + EADNOÐ M-O BYRDG, descending hand, dividing Alpha and Omega, 1.00g, 9h (BEH Type B2; SCBI 7, North 768; BMC IId; Spink 1146), a significant flan crack from 8 o'clock to centre and daylight spots in fields, otherwise toned, struck fine or marginally better, very rare

Provenance
F Elmore-Jones, Glendining, 12-13 May 1971, lot 102 - fine but chipped and cracked, extremely rare - £42

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Sold for
£700

Starting price
£80