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Auction: 402 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale at NY INC
Lot: 75

England. Late Anglo-Saxon. Aethelred II (978-1016). Penny. Bath, moneyer: Aelfric. Long Cross type. 1.72 gm. Bare-headed, draped bust left, +AEDELRAED REX AIGLOI, rev. Voided long cross, each limb terminating in three crescents, +AEL FRIC M(OMEGA)O BAD. N.774, S.1151; these dies - EMC: 1050.0595 (SCBI: 50/595, Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg); 1024.0496 and 1024.0497 (SCBI: 24/496 and 24/497, West Country Museums). Slight double striking reverse legend. Purple-gray old tone with pearlescent highlights on pleasing surfaces. Extremely Fine. An attractive example from this much sought-after mint.

Estimate
$300 to $350

Starting price
$180