BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II (978-1016), Silver Penny, First Hand type (c.979-985), York mint, moneyer Farman, draped and diademed bust right, within linear circle, legend commences at top, +ÆÐELRED REX ANGL, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev Hand of Providence with cuff, alpha to left, omega to right, linear circle surrounding, + FARMAN M-O EOFI, 1.36g (BMC type IIa; N 766; S 1144). Very fine, reverse stronger toned.
Estimate: £400-500