Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), Canterbury mint, moneyer Lifinc, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLOX, the NG and OR ligate. Rev, short cross voided with CRVX in angles, reading +LIFINC M-O CÆNT, 1.45g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 7 [Copenhagen], 91-92).
Few peckmarks on obverse, legends legible both sides, golden grey cabinet toning. Couple of die breaks on reverse, pleasing portrait, slight wave to flan. Very fine.