England. Aethelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (18mm, 1.85g, 4h). Helmet type (BMC vii, BEH e). Chester mint; moneyer Leofnoth. Struck 1003-1009. [+EÐEL]RED REX ANGL•, radiate helmeted bust in armor left / +LEO FNONÐ MΩO [LEIGE], voided long cross with each limb terminating in three crescents, over square, pellet in center, trefoils at corners. BEH 1538; North 775; SCBI 25 (Helsinki), 384; SCBI 50 (Estonia), 986. Near Very Fine, with intact iron loop that has been cut on top.