ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of Northumbria. Æthelred II. First reign, 841-843/4. Æ Styca (12mm, 1.32 g, 6h). Phase II, Group Ci. York mint; Eanred, moneyer. +EDIΓED REX around central cross fleurée; pellet in third quarter / +EΛИRED :·: around central cross pattée. Cf. Pirie,
Guide 3.22c; cf. Pirie 714–7; North 188; SCBC 865. Choice EF, glossy black patina. Rare in this state of preservation.
