BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, CRVX type (c.991-997), Southwark mint, moneyer Aelfric, draped bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, + AEÐELRAED REX ANGLORX, rev voided cross within linear circle surrounding, letters C R V X in each angle, legend surrounding, + AELFRIC MO SVDBY, 1.11g (BMC type IIIa; N 770; S 1148). Small rim chip, toned, about very fine.
With old stock ticket, c.1950, identifying coin as Sudbury mint and the variety of Hildebrand 3578. Modern research has proven these mint readings to relate to Southwark.
Estimate: £250-300