Watch List notes:

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.79 g, 3h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). Bath mint; Eadstan, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + ED STΛN M·Ω·O BΛÐ, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. Grinsell 3; SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 598-9 (same dies); North 774; SCBC 1151. Rich old toning. VF. A charming and distinctive portrait style.

Ex D. Sellwood (Baldwin's 96, 24 September 2015), lot 3491.