Description
Aethelred II (978-1016),Penny, CRVX type (c.991-997), Southwark Mint, Moneyer Godric, draped bust left with sceptre, three pellet head, within linear circle, legend commences at top, +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLORX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev voided cross within linear circle, tiny pellet at centre, letters C R V X in each angle, legend surrounding, +GODRIC M-O SVĐBY, 1.21g (BMC type IIIa; N.770; S.1148).
Light hairline surface crack on obverse, a couple of pecks on reverse, toned a bold very fine.