Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction 22-26 Aug 2022
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GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All England. Penny, ND (ca. 997-1003). Winchester Mint; Godwine, moneyer. Aethelred II. PCGS MS-63.
S-1151; N-774. Long Cross (BMC iv.a) type. Obverse: Draped bust left; pellet to right; Reverse: Voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple crescent ends. Undoubtedly one of the more attractive examples of this popular type that one is likely to encounter, the present piece offers majestic gunmetal gray toning paired with golden-amber hints of brilliance emanating from the protected areas. Meanwhile, the strike is well executed and defined, and all aspects of the design display handsomely. An exceptionally choice representation of the issue. To view all items from the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection, click here.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
S-1151; N-774. Long Cross (BMC iv.a) type. Obverse: Draped bust left; pellet to right; Reverse: Voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple crescent ends. Undoubtedly one of the more attractive examples of this popular type that one is likely to encounter, the present piece offers majestic gunmetal gray toning paired with golden-amber hints of brilliance emanating from the protected areas. Meanwhile, the strike is well executed and defined, and all aspects of the design display handsomely. An exceptionally choice representation of the issue. To view all items from the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection, click here.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500