ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (21mm, 1.56 g, 3h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Northampton mint; Bruning, moneyer. Struck circa 991-997. Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / + BRVNI(NG) M–O HΛMT, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. North 770; SCBC 1148. Flan crack and small perforation, peck marks. Good VF.