BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II (978-1016), Silver Penny, First Hand type (c.979-985), London mint, moneyer Godwine, draped and diademed bust right within linear circle, legend commences at top +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLORX, rev Hand of Providence issuing down, pellet above, A- to left, W- to right, linear circle surrounding, +GODPINE M-O LVNDONI, 1.45g (BMC type IIa; N 766; S 1144). Slight surface crack on obverse, otherwise toned, well struck very fine, with a nice full reading of London.
ex Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin, July 1976, item E13
ex Spink auction, 28 September 2005, lot 1326
Estimate: £300-400