BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, Helmet type (979-985), Lincoln mint, moneyer Osferth, armoured bust left to edge of coin, legend commences at lower left, + AEÐELRAED REX ANGL, rev long voided cross with three crescent terminals, over a smaller square cross with trefoil terminals, + OSFERÐ MO LINC, 1.44g (BMC type VIII; N 775; S 1152). A few peck marks on obverse and a couple on reverse, a little undulating, very fine, toned.
Estimate: £400-500