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From the dealer's web site:
Aethelred II, Kind of England. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.73 g, 3h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Winceastre (Winchester) mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. + · ÆÐELRÆD REX Λ(NG)L(OR), draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + GO DPIN E M'O PINT, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple crescent ends. SCBI 17 (Midlands), 264 (same dies); SCBI 20 (Mack), 969 (same dies); Hild. 4243 var. (obv. legend); BMC 378; North 774; SCBC 1151. Choice EF, attractively toned, minor peck mark on the obverse and reverse.
Not mentioned in the dealer's description is the obvious obverse double-strike. Not to overuse a pun, but I paid a pretty penny for this piece.
For those who don't know, Aethelred II was called the "Unready", which is a modern mis-spelling of the actual word "Unrede" which means "without council". He ascended the throne at a very young age. His reign was characterized by excessive political in-fighting and the practice of tribute payments to the Vikings. From this reign, and continuing to the reign of Edward the Confessor, it is fairly easy to find very nice pieces from hoards uncovered in Scandinavia. Those pieces often have Viking peck marks, which I suppose is the equivalent of the Asian chop marks found on U.S. Trade Dollars. Many of these pieces would be the equivalent of a 81-S Morgan dollar.
Aethelred II, Kind of England. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.73 g, 3h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Winceastre (Winchester) mint; Godwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. + · ÆÐELRÆD REX Λ(NG)L(OR), draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + GO DPIN E M'O PINT, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple crescent ends. SCBI 17 (Midlands), 264 (same dies); SCBI 20 (Mack), 969 (same dies); Hild. 4243 var. (obv. legend); BMC 378; North 774; SCBC 1151. Choice EF, attractively toned, minor peck mark on the obverse and reverse.
Not mentioned in the dealer's description is the obvious obverse double-strike. Not to overuse a pun, but I paid a pretty penny for this piece.
For those who don't know, Aethelred II was called the "Unready", which is a modern mis-spelling of the actual word "Unrede" which means "without council". He ascended the throne at a very young age. His reign was characterized by excessive political in-fighting and the practice of tribute payments to the Vikings. From this reign, and continuing to the reign of Edward the Confessor, it is fairly easy to find very nice pieces from hoards uncovered in Scandinavia. Those pieces often have Viking peck marks, which I suppose is the equivalent of the Asian chop marks found on U.S. Trade Dollars. Many of these pieces would be the equivalent of a 81-S Morgan dollar.
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Wow these Hammered coinage you've been posting lately are of real high quality and I love the history behind them as well.
Thanks again for posting.
These coins remind me of a HBO Series I just finished watching called "Game of Thrones".
I might have to start researching more into the Hammered Medieval coins.
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<< <i>Wow these Hammered coinage you've been posting lately are of real high quality and I love the history behind them as well.
Thanks again for posting.
These coins remind me of a HBO Series I just finished watching called "Game of Thrones".
I might have to start researching more into the Hammered Medieval coins. >>
I always try to get the highest quality reasonably available. I'd rather buy at a slower pace. It'll be cheaper in the long run (upgrades cost!), I'll have more satisfaction, and I'll get more reward when I do sell. A common variety Cnut in a who-cares grade will get lackluster interest when I try to sell it. But a "wow" piece will always garner interest.
As for this stuff in particular, I was one of those who could never decide which major to choose in college. I ended up chasing more than one major, one of which is History with a specialization in British.
The history of the "Heptarchy" reminds me of the struggle of the Numenorean kingdoms in Middle Earth (Third Age), except that Harold II defeats William of Normandy in the revised history.
Or, maybe the success of the Carolingians is a better "metaphor" for the Numenoreans of the Second Age...
Am I being too geeky?
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<< <i> I was one of those who could never decide which major to choose in college. I ended up chasing more than one major, one of which is History with a specialization in British. >>
I'm just starting classes this summer (which is why I've been scarce), and am halfway through a general history class on early western civilization. Lots of fun! I do wish there was a better outlook for history majors, I'd probably consider it seriously instead of just taking a class or two when I get the chance.
And nice Aethelred penny!
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<< <i> I was one of those who could never decide which major to choose in college. I ended up chasing more than one major, one of which is History with a specialization in British. >>
I'm just starting classes this summer (which is why I've been scarce), and am halfway through a general history class on early western civilization. Lots of fun! I do wish there was a better outlook for history majors, I'd probably consider it seriously instead of just taking a class or two when I get the chance.
And nice Aethelred penny!
I majored in history as a throw-in because I had the time for the extra credits. If that was my main skill, I'd be poor and in academia.
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