England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.64g, 10h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). London mint; moneyer Leofric. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLO, bareheaded draped bust left / + LEO FRIC M’OL VND, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center. BEH 2694; North 774. Good, pierced, line crack in center, multiple peck marks.