Description
Aethelred II (978-1016), Penny, Long cross type (c.997-1003), London mint, moneyer Brunstan, bare headed bust left, pellet behind, legend commences from bottom left +ÆĐELRÆD REX ΛNGL, the NG ligate. Rev, long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, pellet at centre, reads +BRVNSTΛN MO LVND, 1.67g (S.1151; N.774; BMC IVa; SCBI 7 [Copenhagen], 726). Toned with some nice detail, reverse script showing little doubling, good detail in portrait. Very fine.