The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins & Tokens formed by Marvin Lessen

Hiberno-Scandinavian period, Phase III, Penny, reduced weight imitation of the Long Cross type of Æthelred II, no marks, hands in opposing quarters of rev., 0.93g/12h (Dolley A/a; Lane 49, this coin; SCBI BM 86, Copenhagen 158-9 and Ulster 181-2, same dies; S 6132; DF 24). Extremely fine, toned £500-£700

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: S.N. Lane Collection, Spink Auction 23, 21 September 1982, lot 49