England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.83g, 4h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). London mint; moneyer Beorhtlaf. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOR, bareheaded draped bust left / +BRI HTLA FM’O LVND, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents, pellet in center. BEH 2238; North 774; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 722; SCBI 50 (Hermitage), 764. Very Fine, dark and green deposits on obverse.