H3311 - Aethelred II, the Unready
(978-1016),
Penny, 1.60g., First Hand type (c.979-c.985), Norwich - Branting,
diademed bust right, ÆÐELRED REX ANGLOX, rev., the Hand of God coming
down from Heaven, alpha and omega either side, transposed Λ ω, +BRANTINC MO
NORĐPIC, (N.766;
S.1144), good very fine, attractive old cabinet toning,
great provenance,
rare error.
$1395
SOLD
- Provenance:
- Ex Duke of Argyll Collection
(1872-1949), purchased en bloc by Spink and Son Ltd from estate.
- Ex G. V. Doubleday Collection
(1914-1993), Glendining's Auction, October 6th, 1987, lot 362 (ticket
included).
