England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (21mm, 1.67 g, 12h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Northampton mint; moneyer Bruning. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + BYNIC M-O HΛMTV, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 1246; North 770. Very Fine, slightly wavy flan, few small perforations, peck marks.