Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria, Aethelred II AE Styca.

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First or second reign, 841-843/4 and 843/4-849/50. Leofthegn, moneyer. Phase IIa, 'Special Motifs'.. ? AE?ELRE? REX around geometric 'swastika' design / ? LEOF?E?N around central pellet. SCBI 69, 981; North 188 (vol.I, pl.II, 26); SCBC 866A. 0.96gr, 14mm, 3h. Very Fine. Very rare. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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