Watch List notes:

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.56 g, 12h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Oxford mint; Æthelwine, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + ÆÐELPI(NE) M–O OXNΛ, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. Stainer 12; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1043-4; North 770; SCBC 1148. Good VF, toned, striking perforation, a couple of pecks.


From the Dr. Andrew Wayne Collection. Ex Property of a Gentleman (Spink 212, 28 March 2012), lot 343.