Watch List notes:

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.27 g, 9h). Last Small Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). Northampton mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1017. Diademed bust left; small cross pattée to left / + LEOFPINE M–O HΛMT, small cross pattée. SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 1366–8 (same dies); North 777 note; SCBC 1154 var. (no cross on obv.). VF, toned, peck marks. Rare variety with cross before face.


Ex William J. Conte Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 58, 19 September 2001), lot 1771.