ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (19mm, 1.22 g, 6h). Helmet type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Theodford (Thetford) mint; Manna, moneyer. Struck 1003-1009. + ÆÐELRED REX A(NG), helmeted bust left / + MΛ NNΛ MΩ · O ÐEO, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; in each quarter, trefoil on pile. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 27-8 var. (obv. legend); Hild 3777-8 var. (same); BMC –; North 775; SCBC 1152. Good VF, toned, small peck mark on cheek.
