ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.34 g, 7h). First Hand type (BMC iia, Hild. B1). York mint; Thorsteinn, moneyer. Struck circa 979-985. Diademed and draped bust right / + DORZTAN M-O EF, manus Dei descending from clouds; barred Λ ω flanking. North 766; SCBC 1144. Attractively toned. Good VF. Double struck and parts a little soft, pleasing central devices.
