England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.18 g, 9h). Second hand type (BMC iid, Hild. B2). Bridport mint; moneyer Eadnoth. Struck circa 985-991. + ÆÐELRÆD REX ΛNGLOX, diademed bust right, in front scepter with trefoil head / + EADNOÐ M-O BRYD, hand of providence descending from clouds curves on each side of sleeve, dividing alpha and omega, Λ ω, below pellets. BEH 107; North 768; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 34. Very Fine, wavy flan, peck marks, flan crack (12h), perforation (3h). Rare mint.