The 979 Penny - Aethered II (Ethelred the Unready) IpswichSilver Penny of Aethered II (Ethelred the Unready), minted about 979–985 at the Ipswich mint of moneyer Leofman. Diameter 20mm, weigh 1.48g. SCBC 1144. This coin graded as VF.
This is known as the First Hand type as the Reverse shows the Hand of God (Latin: Manus Dei) descending from the clouds and this is also known as Dextera domini/dei, which means the 'Right hand of God'. Moneyer's name surrounds: LEOMΛN M–O GIIP.
The Obverse shows King Aethered facing right with legend ÆÐELRED REX Λ(NG)LQX.Image credit: CNGCoins.
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Mintage: Not known
SCBC: 1144
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 979AD
Monarch/Ruler: Ethelred the Unready (Ethelred II) (978-1013 and 1014-1016)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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