ENGLISH HAMMERED COINS. Other properties. Aethelred II, Penny, Helmet type (c.1003-1009), Merewine of Lewes mint, armoured bust left in radiate helmet, +ÆĐELRED REX ANGL, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, pellet at centre, pile with trefoils in each angle, +MEREPINE MO LEPE, 1.44g (N 775; S 1152). Attractive old cabinet tone, a little wear to cheek or portrait and softly struck in parts, otherwise good very fine and scarce.
A specimen of this type struck in gold is known from the Lewes mint.
with old collector's ticket
Estimate: £500-700