ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 1.32 g, 6h). Last Small Cross type (BMC ia, Hild. Aa). Dover mint; Godman, moneyer. Struck circa 1009-1016. Diademed and draped bust left / + GODMΛN M–ON DOFR, small cross pattée. North 780; SCBC 1154A. Lightly toned, obverse double struck, peck marks. VF. Rare variety with bust right.
Ex Spink 228 (25 March 2015), lot 538.