England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.43 g, 9h). Second hand type (BMC iid, Hild. B2). Thetford mint; moneyer Sperling. Struck circa 985-991. + ÆÐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, diademed bust right, in front scepter with trefoil head / + SPYRLING M-O ÐEOT, hand of providence descending from clouds curves on each side of sleeve, dividing alpha and omega, Λ ω, below pellets. BEH 3816; North 768. Very Fine, slightly wavy flan