saxon penny -please help identify

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  1. wyvern

    wyvern Active Member

    i think that this is a penny of aethelred 11 978-1016 but i am a little baffled by the reverse-please help
     

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  3. JeromeLS

    JeromeLS Coin Fanatic

    It's the Crux type, Spinks 1148/BMC IIIa. London is normally "LUNDO" on these issues, not "LUND".
     
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  4. PaddyB

    PaddyB Eccentric enthusiast

    Yes - looks to be moneyer Aelfnoth of London. Mint seems to be down as "OLUND" instead of "LUNDO" - can't see any notes in North suggesting this alternative.
     
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  5. FrankPlantagenet

    FrankPlantagenet New Member

    A beautiful coin.
     
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