Coins and Historical Medals

Æthelred II (978-1016), Penny, First Hand type, Ipswich, Waldferth, æðelred rex anglox, draped bust right, v-shaped drapery, rev. hand of Providence with box cuff, paltfreð m-o gip, East Anglian style, 1.60g/12h (Sadler 108 [Ob/R2], this coin; DT 37-41; N 766; S 1144). A little weakness of strike otherwise good very fine, old dark cabinet tone £500-£700

B.R. Osborne Collection, Glendining Auction, 23 April 1991, lot 13; Dr D. Martin Collection [bt J. Mann 2013]