The ‘Millennium’ Hoard of Æthelred II Pennies and cut Halfpence from Suffolk

Æthelred II (978-1016), Small CRVX type, York, Leofwine, leofpine m¯o efr, 0.80g/3h (cf. BEH 763ff; N 770 var.; S 1149). Tiny edge chip, small flan, light and possibly base with an oddly abstract portrait, nearly very fine, unusual and probably very rare £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The ‘Millennium’ Hoard of Æthelred II Pennies and cut Halfpence from Suffolk.

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This coin contains less silver than most of the Long Cross cut halfpence in the hoard