Watch List notes:

England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.37g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). York mint; moneyer Sumarlithi/Sumerlede. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLO, bareheaded draped bust left / + SV. MERL DAM' OEOF, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center, cross and pellet in opposing angles. BEH 879; North 774; SCBI 65 (Norwegian Collections), 833 var. Extremely Fine.

Rare variant with cross and pellet in opposing angles on the reverse.