Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR penny (20.8 mm, 1.51 g, 6 h). Thetford mint, First hand type, ca. 979-985. Eadgar, moneyer. +ÆDELRED REX ANGLOX, diademed and draped bust right / +EADGAR MO DEOTFORD, Manus Dei extending down between A-W. SCBC 1144; North 766. gVF, nicely toned. Striking split.