England. Aethelred II 978-1016. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.75g, 1h). Long Cross type (BMC IVa, Hild. D). Winchester mint; moneyer Beorhtsige. Struck circa 997-1003. +ÆÐELRED REX ΛNGLO, bareheaded draped bust left / + BYR HSIG EMΩO PINT, long cross voided with each limb terminating in three crescents. BEH 4150; North 774; SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 1365; SCBI 42 (South-Eastern Museums), 946. Slightly double struck on reverse, green deposits, slightly bent. Very Fine.