- Code 251024-14
Aethelred II, 978-1016. Silver penny, last small cross type, of London, moneyer Leofric.
Silver, 19mm diameter, weight 0.92 grams. +ÆDELRD REX ANGLO Draped bust left. Rv. + LEOFRIC M ON LVND Small cross within inner circle. S.1154. Cf. Hildebrand 2681. Same dies as SCBI 11a (Reading), 100. Very rare. An unusual moneyer's signature. Struck from slightly rusty obverse die, dark toned, almost EF
Ex David Rogers collection, ex M. Vosper with his ticket.
