Description
Aethelred II (978-1016). Silver Penny, last small cross type (c.1009-1017), variety with four extra crosses on reverse, Sudbury mint, moneyer Branting, diademed and draped bust left within linear circle, legend surrounding commences at top, +ÆĐELRED REX ANG. Rev, cross patt ée, four smaller crosses surrounding, linear circle surrounding, +BRANTING ON SVĐB, 1.32g (BMC type Ie; N.779; S.1154).
Toned, good very fine and very rare.