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Auction: 23006 - The Official COINEX Auction at Spink
Lot: 67

The John Chatwin Collection | Æthelred II 'the Unready' (978-1016), 'First Hand' Type, Penny, c. 979-985, York, Hundulfr, + ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLO, NG ligate, diademed and draped bust right, rev. HVNDVLF M¯O EOFE, Hand of Providence issuing from clouds, 1.47g [22.69grns], 4h (SCBI 7, 256; North 766; BMC IIa; Spink 1144), softly struck in parts from aged dies, otherwise attractively toned flaring in recesses, a pleasing very fine

Provenance

From the John Chatwin Collection of English Hammered Coins

SNC, 3 February 2000, lot 130* - lightly toned, almost EF - £220




It is interesting to note that this obverse die is shared with issues struck by Kolgrimr (cf. Heritage Showcase Auction 61305, 22 January 2023, lot 23128)

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Sold for
£550

Starting price
£270