Æthelred II (978-1016), Penny, Last Small Cross type, Lydford, Godric, godric on lydanfoi, Exeter B style, reads ædelræd, 1.02g/6h (Brettell 460, same dies; Lyon, BNJ 1998, p.27; SCBI Copenhagen 987; BEH 3061; BMC –; N 777; S 1154). Sometime cleaned and now re-toning, the flan slightly wavy, about very fine £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: Christie’s Auction, 15 February 1984, lot 348; bt B.J. Dawson February 1984

Provenance: Christie’s Auction, 15 February 1984, lot 348; bt B.J. Dawson February 1984