Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

Æthelred II (978-1016), Penny, Long Cross type, Warwick, Beorhtsige, byrhsige mωo pæri, 1.71g/3h (Ebsworth, BNJ 1965, pl. v, dies 14-O; SCBI Copenhagen 1269, Midland Museums 257-9, Mack 960 [recté Warwick] and Hermitage 923, same dies; BEH 3870; BMC –; N 774; S 1151). Usual flaw behind head and weak on nose, otherwise better than very fine and toned, rare
£400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Anglo-Saxon Pennies from the Collection of Michael Trenerry.

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Provenance: G.V. Doubleday Collection, Glendining Auction, 6 October 1987, lot 545; bt B.J. Dawson