(x) Anglo-Scandinavian coinage (c.995-1020), Penny, 1.85g, 'Long Cross' type with bust left, obv. Edeon legend, e-o, rev. blundered legend, d-iii, voided long cross with small cross in each side crescent at ends (Malmer 225.1435, chain 144; see CNS 4, pl. 25, VI/6; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen) 1550 (square) and 1613), edge cracks at 3 o'clock, otherwise extremely fine, 26 specimens listed.
Provenance:
'Viking' collection, Spink auction 150, 14 March 2001, lot 1183
Estimate: £500 - £600