Aethelred II (978?1016), Penny, Crux type (c.991?997), Winchester mint, moneyer Aethelgar, inner linear circles both sides, bare headed bust left, in front trefoil tipped sceptre, legend surrounds +Æ?ELRÆD REX ?NGLOX. Rev, short cross voided with CRVX in angles, reading + Æ?ELGAR M?O PINT, 1.68g (S.1148; N.770; BMC IIIa; SCBI 7 [Copenhagen], 1334?6). Softly struck on a broad flan, crimped. Rev, moneyer mint inscription comprehensible with some areas of distortion, few peckmarks. Near very fine.
Ex. Baldwin's Basement with an old ticket.