Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Long cross type (c.997-1003), Lincoln mint, moneyer Grim, bare headed bust left, pellet behind, legend surrounds +ÆĐELRED REX ANGLO. Rev, long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, pellet at centre, reads +GRIM MΩO LINCOL, 1.71g (S.1151; N.774; BMC IVa; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1220).
Very fine, toned, some minor striking weakness, couple of unobtrusive peckmarks, handsome toning.