BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II (978-1016), Silver Penny, Second Hand type (c.985-991), London mint, moneyer Goda, draped and diademed bust right with sceptre, three pellet head, within linear circle, +ÆÐELRED REX ANGLORX, rev Hand of Providence issuing down from clouds, letters A to left, W to right, pellet either side of fingers, last letter of moneyer name is inverted G, + GOG M-O LVNDONI, 1.26g (N 768; S 1146). Flan crack, otherwise toned, very fine with a nice full reading of London.
ex Professor John Gallon Collection, Baldwin's Auction 36, 4 May 2006, lot 44
Estimate: £220-280