Aethelred II

First reign: 841–843/4 AD • Second reign: 843/4–849/50 AD

Aethelred II of Northumbria ruled during a turbulent mid‑9th‑century period marked by political instability, shifting alliances, and frequent changes of leadership. His coinage, struck by a small but varied group of moneyers, is an essential source for understanding the monetary and administrative structure of Northumbria. Stycas of this reign show considerable diversity in style and execution, and rare moneyer combinations are of particular interest to collectors and scholars.

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WS 10824 — Æ Styca

EANRED or AETHELRED II. Æ Styca. + MONNE around pellet in circle. ® + HAE...H around small cross. Spink # 862 / 865. Pirie 470 (same dies). 12.5 mm. Listed in Pirie under Monne / Nonsense, same Monne die as #469 (double‑reverse). Extremely rare.

£225.00

WS 10825 — Æ Styca

Æ Styca. Phase II: group Ciii. + EDILRED R around small cross. ® + EORDRED (Fordred) around small cross. Spink # 865. Pirie 1655 (same reverse die). 13 mm.

£95.00

WS 10826 — Æ Styca

Æ Styca. Phase II: group Ciii. EDILRED REX around small cross. ® + MONNE (Monne) around small cross. Spink # 865. Pirie 1684 (same dies). 12 mm.

£125.00

WS 10941 — Æ Styca

Æ Styca. Phase II: group Ciii. EDLIRED REX around small cross. ® + VVLFRED (Uulfred) around small pellet. Spink # 865. Pirie 1713 (same dies). 12 mm.

£85.00

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