England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.36g, 6h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Bedford mint; moneyer Aelfstan. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / +ÆLFSTAN M-O BYDA, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 80; North 770. Very Fine, flan split.