Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Voided Longcross type, Hereford, Byrhstan, 1.36g, 10h, rev. + BYRHSTAN M-O HERE (BEH 1335-37; N.774; S.1151), a hairline striking crack through HERE and heavier pecking to reverse fields, otherwise deep cabinet tone, a pleasingly bold very fine.
Provenance
The Isladulcie Collection of Medieval Pennies and Fractions
Alan Morris, collection dispersed privately by Bennett (acquired 3 May 2006 - £320)
Spink Numismatic Circular, March 1975, no. 2007 - £65
Purchased Baldwin, 1963
Estimate: £300 - £350