The Spang Collection of The Kings & Queens of England. Aethelred II, 978-1016.

Penny, AR 19 mm. 0.99 g., Last Small Cross, 1009-16. London mint. Diademed bust l.; AETHELRED RAEX ANG., Rev. Small cross patee, EADWINE MO LUN around. North 777. S.1154.
Very rare. Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine

Formerly NGC AU58
Son of Eadgar by Aelfthryth of Northampton he became king at age12. Viking raids marked his reign, and he was driven out in 1013, returning on the death of Svein.