BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, Long Cross type (c.997-1003), Chester mint, moneyer Edric, draped bust left, legend surrounding commences lower left, .+.ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLOR, outer beaded circle surrounding, both sides, rev long voided cross with tri-crescent terminals, tiny pellet at centre, +EDRIC MiO LEG, 1.07g (BMC type IVa; N 774; S 1151). River Thames mud tone, good very fine and rare.
found in Blackfriars area of River Thames, 12 January 2005
Estimate: £400-500