Schneider Collection 403
GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR REX F: D:
just a hint of wear to thighest points probably from light cabinet friction
initial mark arrow (1547-50) both sides
Aethelred II Penny, 1st small cross type, York, Thorsteinn, ex Lessen and English Doctor Schneider Collection 403Aethelred II (978 1016),silver Penny, first small cross type (c. 978 979), York Mint, Moneyer Thorsteinn, diademed and draped bust left within linear circle, no back to drapery, three pellets in field before face, legend surrounding commencing upper left, +ELRD REX ANGL., rev. small cross patte at centre, linear circle with legend surrounding, +ORSTAN M O EF, weight 1. 26g (BMC Ic, cf. 72; cf. BEH 490; SCBI 21: 58 Yorkshire; N. 764; S. 1143). Toned