Coins, Historical Medals and Antiquities

Æthelred II (978-1016), Penny, Helmet type, York, Thorulfr, dvrvlf m’o eofr, reads ædelræd rex anglo, 1.03g/11h (SCBI Mack 1011, this coin; SCBI Norwegian Collections 1062, same obv. die; SCBI Merseyside 580, same rev. die; SCBI Copenhagen –; BEH 957; BMC –; N 775; S 1152). Light double-striking on obverse, otherwise very fine, smooth river patina £240-£300

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

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Provenance: Duke of Argyll Collection; R.P. Mack Collection; SNC September 1982 (6650)