Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), London mint, moneyer Leofwine, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, the NG ligate. Rev, short cross voided with CRVX in angles, reading +L•E•OFPNE M-O LVN, 1.54g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 25 [Helsinki], 78).
A handsome example portraying all the main elements of the Crux issue, pleasant cabinet toning with a comprehensive portrait, legends legible on good metal with a well centred strike. No peckmarks, few hairline die striations. Good very fine.