England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.45g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Lympne mint; moneyer Leofric. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + LEOFRIC M¯O LIMN(?), short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 1614; North 770. Fine, peck marks, slightly wavy flan, weakly struck, minor flan split (6h). Scarce mint.