England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Half Penny (10mm, 0.87g). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). Chester mint; moneyer Ælfwine(?). Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELR[ED REX ΛNGLO], bareheaded draped bust left / +ÆLF[PINE M'O (?)]LEIG, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents. BEH 1475; North 774. Very Fine.