Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Æthelred II (978-1016), Penny, Byrhtlaf, byrhtaf m¯o her, 1.21g/9h (BEH – [cf. 1311]; N 770; S 1148). Good fine and toned, rare, particularly of this moneyer; probably the finest example by him available to commerce (£300-400)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Griffiths Collection of Hertford Mint Pennies.

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Provenance:
W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 17 July 1957, lot 222 (part);
bt Baldwin