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Auction: 24124 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 36: British and World Coins and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 1507

(x) Æthelræd II 'Unræd' (978-1016), 'First Hand' Type, Penny, 979-985, London, Cynesige, + ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGL, diademed and draped bust right, within solid inner circle, rev. + CYNSIGE M-O LVNDONI, Hand of Providence (Manus Dei) issuing from clouds with double crescent sleeve, two pellets on wrist, at either side, alpha and omega with contraction bar above each, but no pellet below, within solid inner circle, 1.55g [23.92grns], 9h (Hildebrand 2294 [Type B1]; SCBI 42 [South Eastern Museums], 808 same dies; MEC 8 [Fitzwilliam], 1797-1798 same obverse die; North 766; BMC IIa [Coll. 191 same dies]; S.1144), pastille-grey toning over problem-free fields, with a slightly wavy flan, a pleasing very fine, very scarce

Provenance

The Steve J Green Collection of Anglo-Saxon Coins [with his tickets and envelope]

CNG 365, 16 December 2015, lot 513 - $700



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Sold for
£600

Starting price
£300