(x) Anglo-Scandinavian coinage (c.995-1020), Penny, 1.19g, 'Crux / Intermediate Small Cross' type in the name of Aethelred II (BEh Ab), 'York, Arnketill', + eÐered rex anglo, the ng ligate, draped bust left, sceptre in front, in solid inner circle, rev. + arncytle m¯o eofr, small cross pattée in solid inner circle (Malmer 15.1075; chain 101; Johnsson, Viking Age Hoards and Late Anglo-Saxon Coins, p.112 (e)), right reverse slightly double struck, almost very fine, five specimens listed, no. 5 this coin.
Provenance:
'Viking' collection, Spink auction 150, 14 March 2001, lot 1167
Mack collection
Parsons, Glendining, 11 May 1954, lot 174
Estimate: £600 - £800