BRITISH COINS, Anglo-Saxon, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, Last Small Cross type (1009-1017), Shaftesbury mint, moneyer Aelfwine, diademed bust left, within linear circle, +ÆÐELRED REX ANG:, rev central cross, linear circle surrounding, +ÆLFPINE ON SCEFTE, 1.42g (BMC type I; N 777; S 1154). Peck marks both sides with slight perforation, otherwise very fine, toned and rare.
ex Gordon V Doubleday collection, Glendining, 6 October 1987, lot 436
Estimate: £350-450