BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II (978-1016), Silver Penny, First Hand type (c.985-991), London mint, moneyer Aethelred, draped and diademed bust right, within linear circle, legend commences at top, +ÆÐELRED REX ANGLOX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev Hand of Providence issuing down from clouds, letters A to left, W to right, both with bar above, linear circle surrounding, + ÆĐERED M-O LVNDO, 1.49g. (N 766; S 1144). Peck mark each side, otherwise pleasing very fine, toned.
from The David Sellwood Collection
Estimate: £350-450