England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.72 g, 3h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C.a.). Colchester mint; moneyer Godwine. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLO, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + GODWINE M¯O COL, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 299 var; North 770. Very Fine, slightly bent, peck marks.