England, Anglo-Saxon Kings, Aethelred II (AD 978-1016) AR Penny. London mint, circa AD 997-1003. Moneyer, Brunstan. +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLO, bare-headed and draped bust left; pellet behind neck / +BRVNSTAN MO LVND, voided long cross, with pellet at centre and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 726; North 774; SCBC 1151. 1.68g, 20mm, 9h.
Very Fine.
From a private Norwegian collection;
Purchased from Spink Numismatic Circular, 1995, no. 963;
Ex Mack Sylloge, no. 930.