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H3314 - Aethelred II, the Unready (978-1016), Penny, 1.59g., First Hand type (c.979-c.985), Ipswich - Leofric, diademed bust right, ÆÐELRED REX ANGLOX, rev., the Hand of God coming down from Heaven, alpha and omega either side, transposed Λ ω, +LEOFRIC MO GIPES, (N.766; S.1144), good very fine, attractive old cabinet toning, great provenance, rare error. $1595 SOLD

Provenance:
Ex G. V. Doubleday Collection (1914-1993), Glendining's Auction, October 6th, 1987, lot 188 (ticket included).
Ex Richard Cyril Lockett (1873-1950), Glendining's Auction, Part I, lot 672.