THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST, BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, Long Cross type (c.997-1003), London mint, moneyer Lyfinc, draped bust left, legend surrounding commences lower left, +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGL., outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, tiny pellet at centre, pellet in one quarter, +LYF INC M.O L VND., 1.71g (BMC type IVa; N 774; S 1151). A little die flawed with a couple of peck marks on the reverse, otherwise very fine, toned.
Estimate: £150-250