ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.67 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Stamford mint; Svartgeirr, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + SPE RTGΛ R M'Θ STΛN, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1149; North 774; SCBC 1151. Toned, a bit rough, peck marks. Fine.
From the James & Martha Robertson Collection, purchased from Karl Stephens.