Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II AR Penny. Helmet type. Oxford mint; Aelfpine, moneyer. Circa 1003-1009. ✠ ÆDELRED REX ANGL, armoured bust to left, wearing radiate helmet / ✠ ÆLFPINE MRO OXNA, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at centre; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. North 775; SCBC 1152. 1.36g, 19mm, 11h.
Near Extremely Fine; slight wave to flan.
Found in Brigstock, Northamptonshire, Tuesday 12th February 2019. Submitted for consideration as Treasure, and returned to the finder. PAS ID: BH-415424.