Code: 10096
This is an Anglo Saxon silver penny of King Æthelred II, minted in London by the Moneyer GODWIN.
Obverse +ÆĐELRÆD REX REX ANGLOX (Aethelred king of the English) Bare-headed bust left, in front trefoil, tipped sceptre, legend surrounds.
Reverse +GODǷIN M-O LVN. (Godwin Moneyer of London) Voided short cross with CRUX in angles.
It is a nice bold and well-struck example, though has a flan crack and a few peck marks from circulation in Viking held territory.
DENOMINATION: Penny
CULTURE: Saxon England
DATE: 978 - 1013 A.D.
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 20.11mm dia
WEIGHT: 1.38 grams
ATTRIBUTION: SPINK 1148
PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Ex. Baldwins St. James
