Anglo-Saxon. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR penny (19 mm, 1.75 g, 7 h). Long cross type. Winchester, ca. 997-ca. 1003. Beorhtmaer, moneyer. + ÆDELRÆD REX ANGLOX, bare-headed and draped bust of Aethelred II left / + BYR-HTMÆ-R M·Ω-O PIN, long voided cross. North 774; SCBC 1151. Attractive old cabinet toning. Good style and extremely fine.
Estimate: $1000