England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20.5mm, 1.51g, 9h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Ilchester mint; moneyer Wulfhelm. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / +PVLFELM¯O GIFELC, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 1049; North 770. Near Very Fine, slightly wavy flan, peck marks, line perforation crack across.