Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Long cross type (c.997-1003), London mint, moneyer Aethelweard, bare headed bust left, pellet behind, legend commences from bottom left +ÆĐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, the NG ligate. Rev, long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, pellet at centre, reads +ÆĐELPERD MO LVND, 1.65g (S.1151; N.774; BMC IVa; SCBI 7 [Copenhagen], 694). Toned, few peckmarks on obverse, legends legible with a well detailed portrait. Rev, impressively struck with a definitive moneyer and mint inscription. Very fine.