BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, CRVX type (991-997), Exeter mint, moneyer Edric, draped bust left with sceptre, three pellet head, legend commences at top, +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLORX, rev voided cross within linear circle, letters C R V X in each angle, legend surrounding, +EDRIC M-O EAXEC, 1.43g (BMC type IIIa; N 770; S 1148). Toned, almost very fine and free of peck marks, rare.
Estimate: £300-400