England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.40g, 12h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Hertford mint; moneyer Æthelweard. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / +ÆDELPERD M¯O HEOR, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 1302 var; North 770. Near Very Fine, slightly wavy flan, peck marks, line perforation in inner circle.