ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.36 g, 6h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London mint; Asulfr/Oswulf, moneyer. Struck 1003-1009. helmeted bust left / + OS• VLF M' O LVN DENE, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. SCBI 51 (Estonian), 343 (same dies); North 775; SCBC 1152. Toned, pecked and crimped. Near VF.
From the Allan Williams Collection. Ex Davissons 8 (10 April 1997), lot 486.