Watch List notes:

Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, 1.41g, Crux type, Barnstaple, Aelfsige, draped bust left, sceptre before, rev. +aelfsige m¯o barda, voided short cross, a letter of crvx in angles (Brettell 413; N.770; S.1148), some light undulations on flan, the strike a hint on the soft side in areas, this piece generally most pleasing with an even old collection tone, good metal and good very fine, Crux a very rare type for Barnstaple and Aelfsige a very rare moneyer at the mint.

Estimate: £1,000.00 - £1,500.00