BRITISH COINS, Aethelred II, Silver Penny, CRVX type (c.991-997), Canterbury mint, moneyer Leofstan, draped bust left with sceptre, three pellet head, within linear circle, legend commences at top, +ÆĐELRÆD REX ANGLORX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev voided cross within linear circle, tiny pellet at centre, letters C R V X in each angle, legend around, +LEOFSTAN M-O CÆNT, 1.58g (BMC type IIIa; N 770; S 1148). Hairline crack, otherwise well struck, toned, bold very fine.
Estimate: £150-200