Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), London mint, moneyer Eadwold, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLOX. Rev, short cross voided with two sets of double pellet emblems struck on two of the cross bars, with CRUX in angles, reading EΛDPOLD M-O LVN, 1.36g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa).
A broad flan with a slight undulation at 12 o’clock, legible legends both sides. Impressive detailed portrait with clear fields, underlying lustre, both sides free of any peck marks. Near extremely fine.
