England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.40g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). Leicester mint; moneyer Thorulfr/Thurulf. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLO, bareheaded draped bust left / + ÐH RVF MOL IHER, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center. BEH 1591; North 774; SCBI 17 (Midland Museums), 916. Peck marks. Extremely Fine.