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GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Wessex. Penny, ND (865/6-71). Canterbury Mint; Dudda, moneyer. Aethelred I. CHOICE EXTREMELY FINE.
S-1055; N-622. Lunettes type. Obverse: + ΛÐELRED REX, crude diademed and draped bust right, breaking inner circle; Reverse: M◊N / ETA in two lunettes; between, DVDDΛ. Exceptional quality for the type, this well centered and well struck specimen presents light gunmetal gray toning with some hints of olive. Undoubtedly, one of the better examples of the emission that one can ever hope to encounter. VERY RARE as such.
The brother of Aethelberht, Aethelred’s reign was more troubled than his older brother’s with an invasion by the Vikings at the start of his reign. Unable to score a decisive victory, Aethelred was subject to frequent battles and raids from the Vikings who had established themselves in Northumbria and East Anglia. Aethelred died in 871 around the spring equinox and was succeeded by his brother. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection (includes old collector's ticket, with reference to Spink, 24 March 1955, "in exchange").
Estimate: $4000 - $6000
S-1055; N-622. Lunettes type. Obverse: + ΛÐELRED REX, crude diademed and draped bust right, breaking inner circle; Reverse: M◊N / ETA in two lunettes; between, DVDDΛ. Exceptional quality for the type, this well centered and well struck specimen presents light gunmetal gray toning with some hints of olive. Undoubtedly, one of the better examples of the emission that one can ever hope to encounter. VERY RARE as such.
The brother of Aethelberht, Aethelred’s reign was more troubled than his older brother’s with an invasion by the Vikings at the start of his reign. Unable to score a decisive victory, Aethelred was subject to frequent battles and raids from the Vikings who had established themselves in Northumbria and East Anglia. Aethelred died in 871 around the spring equinox and was succeeded by his brother. To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here.
From the Paul C. Runze Collection (includes old collector's ticket, with reference to Spink, 24 March 1955, "in exchange").
Estimate: $4000 - $6000