Aethelred II (first reign 841-843/4), Styca, 'Special Motifs', Leofdegn, 1.36g, +edelredrex, four circles and central pellet cruciform within circle, rev. +leopdegn, central pellet with wedges around within circle (N.188; S.866; Pirie 174/-), a late strike with this obverse die with the flaw developed on the L, very fine, very rare.
Provenance: Hexham Hoard, 1832Dr Fairlen collectionBt Spink, April 1954
Estimate: £250.00 - £300.00