ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.35 g, 12h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. Ca). Canterbury mint; Leofstan, moneyer. Struck circa 995-997. Draped bust left; cross-tipped scepter to left, over drapery at bottom / + LEOFSTAN M–O CÆNT, voided short cross; C R V X in angles. SCBI 20 (Mack), 902 (same obv. die); North p. 161; SCBC 1149. Toned, light porosity, a couple small metal flaws. Good VF. Rare type.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 96 (14 May 2014), lot 1411.