Aethelred II, Penny, intermediate CRVX type, long ties to head, Cambridge, Leofwine, ex Millenium Hoard
Aethelred II (978-1016),silver Penny, small CRVX type (c.991-997), Cambridge Mint, Moneyer Leofwine, draped bust left with sceptre, extra long ties to diadem, linear circle and legend surrounding, commences at top, +ÆÐELRED REX ANGOX, last two pairs of letters ligatured, rev.voided cross within linear circle, CRVX letters in consecutive angles, +LEOFPINE M-O GRAT, weight 1.13g (BMC III; BEH -; SCBI -; N.770; S.1149).Toned and free of any pecks, extremely fine, extremely rare, the moneyer not known at Cambridge and an unusual obverse die variety.
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Aethelred II (978-1016),silver Penny, small CRVX type (c.991-997), Cambridge Mint, Moneyer Leofwine, draped bust left with sceptre, extra long ties to diadem, linear circle and legend surrounding, commences at top, +ÆÐELRED REX ANGOX, last two pairs of letters ligatured, rev.voided cross within linear circle, CRVX letters in consecutive angles, +LEOFPINE M-O GRAT, weight 1.13g (BMC III; BEH -; SCBI -; N.770; S.1149).Toned and free of any pecks, extremely fine, extremely rare, the moneyer not known at Cambridge and an unusual obverse die variety.
