Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991-997), London mint, moneyer Ceolnoth, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRÆD REX ΛNGLORX. Rev, short cross voided with CRVX in angles, reading +CEOLNOÐ M-O LVN, 1.50g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 20 [Mack], 863). Somewhat softly struck on a broad flan, fully centred with clear legends and a pleasing portrait. Rev, moneyer mint inscription comprehensible and neatly set out. Very fine
