England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.44g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). London mint; moneyer Beorhtmær. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + BYRHTMÆR M¯O LVN, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 2279; North 770; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 734; SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 404. Very Fine, slightly wavy flan, peck marks.