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Saxon Silver Penny of King Aethelred II Moneyer Byrhtric of London

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Code: 12214



This is a Saxon silver penny of King Æthelred II, minted in London by the moneyer Byrhtric. It is the Crux type, BYRHTRIC M-O LVN. A nice example on a full round flan, some crinkling and peck marks from circulation in Viking-held territory.

DENOMINATION: Penny

CULTURE: Saxon England

DATE: 978 - 1013 A.D.

MATERIAL: Silver

SIZE: 20mm diameter

WEIGHT: 1.5 grams

ATTRIBUTION: SPINK 1148

PROVENANCE: Ex. Private Collection, Liverpool.