BRITISH COINS. Aethelred II, Silver Penny, long cross type (c.997-1003), Southampton mint, moneyer Swileman, draped bust left, +ÆÐELRED REX ANGLO, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, tiny pellet at centre, +SPILEMAN M.O HAM, 1.39g (BMC type IVa; N 774; S 1151). Some peck marks each side, cleaned with an undulating flan, bold fine and rare
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Estimate: £250-350