England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.75g, 3h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). Winchester mint; moneyer Beorhtnoth. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left / + BYR HTNO ÐMΩ OPIN, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center. BEH 4169; North 774; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1372; SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 936. Very Fine.