BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, CRVX type (c.991-997), London mint, moneyer Oscytel, 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 struck en médaille, voided cross within linear circle, letters C R V X in each angle, legend surrounding, +OSCYTEL. M-O LVND, 1.47g (BMC type IIIa; N 770; S 1148). Very fine, toned and rare.
Estimate: £300-400