BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, Long Cross type (c.997-1003), Winchester mint, moneyer Byrhtnoth, draped bust left, legend commences lower left, +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLORX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, tiny pellet at centre, +BYRHTNOĐ M.ΩO PIN, 1.61g (BMC type IVa; N 774; S 1151). A few light striations on the reverse, otherwise toned, good very fine and pleasing.
ex Morton & Eden auction 9, 25-26 May 2004, lot 647 (part)
Estimate: £300-400