Watch List notes:

BRITISH, Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All England. Aethelred II, 978-1016. Penny (Silver, 20 mm, 1.53 g, 6 h), long cross type, moneyer Leofstan, Canterbury. ✠AEÐELRED REX ANGLO Bare-headed and draped bust of Aethelred II to left; behind his neck, pellet. Rev. ✠LEOFSTAN M•O CENT Voided long cross with triple crescent ends. North 774. SCBC 1151. A very attractive piece with magnificent old collection toning. Some peck marks, otherwise, extremely fine.


From the collection of Dr. Max Blaschegg (1930-2021, with collector's ticket), privately acquired at the Basel coin fair on 30 January 1988.