Description
Æthelred II (978-1016), Penny, helmet type (c.1003-1009), Winchester mint, moneyer Aelfwold, helmeted armoured bust to left, +EDELRED REX ANGL surrounds. Rev, voided long cross over trefoil-tipped quatrefoil legend reading +ALPWOLD MO PINT, 1.49g (S.1152; N.775; BMC. Type VIII).
A well-centred portrait in course style, reverse toned with clear fields. Approaching very fine for issue, weakly struck to the legends.