★ Rare Mint ★

England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.69g, 6h). Crux type (BMC iiia, Hild. C). Cricklade mint; moneyer Aethelwine. Struck circa 991-997. + ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLOX, bareheaded draped bust left with scepter in front / + ÆÐELPINE M¯O CROC, short cross voided, C R V X in angles. BEH 334; North 770. Peck marks, pinhole perforations, obverse double struck. Extremely Rare. Very Fine.