ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Northumbria. Æthelred II. Second reign, 843/4-849/50. Æ Styca (12.5mm, 1.01 g, 12h). Phase II, Group Ci. York mint; Earduulf, moneyer. + EDILRED REX around central small cross pattée within annulet / + EΛRDVVLF around central five-pointed star within annulet. Pirie 1139 (same dies); Pirie, Guide 3.34g; North 190; SCBC 868. VF, green patina.
Ex Davissons 35 (3 February 2016), lot 89.