Imitations of the Helmet type are very rare, and there is currently no specimen in a public collection outside Scandinavia.
Mint:
Sigtuna
Ruler:
Olof Skötkonung (c. 980-1022)
Sweden, temp. Olof Skötkonung (c. 980-1022), Sigtuna mint, early 11th cent., AR penny, anonymous imitation of Æthelred II, Helmet type, Exeter, moneyer Edwine (M. Dolley, in Studies in Northern Coinages of the Eleventh Century, ed. C. J. Becker (Copenhagen, 1981), p. 94, no. 6 (same dies)), 1.72g. Ex Bretell Collection (Glendining's 28.10.1970, lot 66); ex S. Simpson 1955. From Glendining's sale 10 July 1996, lot 126 (as an Anglo-Saxon coin).
History note: Under Review
Method of acquisition: Bought (1996-07-15) by Glendining's
Object composed of silver Weight 1.72 g
Accession number: CM.750-1996
Primary reference Number: 273034
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
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