BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, Long Cross type (c.997-1003), York mint, moneyer Leofstan, draped bust left, .+.ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLO, rev voided long cross with pellet at centre, +LEOFSTAN MO EOFR, 1.63g (BMC type IVa; N 774; S 1151). Attractive dark tone, nearly extremely fine.
ex Lockett Collection, with his ticket (not from the sale)
Estimate: £300-400