Aethelred II (978-1016)

Penny, last small cross type, Colchester, moneyer Edwine, draped bust left, +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGL., rev. small cross, +.EDPINE MΩN COLEN, 1.28g, (S.1154, N.778). Peck marks on reverse, unusual bust style, deeply toned and very fine, contained in a very old cardboard 'ring', the base of which describes the coin in a copper-plate hand

Provenance:
Purchased Mike Vosper