ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.67 g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Winchester mint; Æthelgar, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGL(ORX), draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / + ÆÐELGΛR M–O PINTO, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. Harvey 301e (dies A/a) = SCBI 20 (Mack), 888 (this coin); North 770; SCBC 1148. Toned, a few peck marks. Good VF.
Ex R.P. Mack Collection (Glendining, 23 March 1977), lot 122; Duke of Argyll Collection.
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