England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.31 g, 9h). Second hand type (BMC iid, Hild. B2). London mint; moneyer Aedred. Struck circa 985-991. + ÆÐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, diademed bust right, in front scepter with trefoil head / + ÆDERED M-O LVND, hand of providence descending from clouds curves on each side of sleeve, dividing alpha and omega, Λ ω, below pellets. BEH 2202; North 768. Very Fine. Slightly wavy flan, peck mark.