Aethelred II Penny, Long cross type, London, Wulfstan, ex Millenium Hoard and English Doctor a transverse sceptre behind him

a transverse sceptre behind him

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italic Bank of England below

by designer Philip Nathan (S

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Aethelred II Penny, Long cross type, London, Wulfstan, ex Millenium Hoard and English Doctor a transverse sceptre behind himAethelred II (978 1016), silver long cross Penny (c. 997 1003), London Mint, Moneyer Wulfstan, draped bust left Latin legend and beaded outer border surrounding both sides, legend commences lower left, +ELRD REX ANGI., the NG ligatured, rev. long voided cross with tri crescent ends, +PVL FSTA N M. O L VND, weight 1. 56g (BMC IV, 263; BEH 1530; SCBI 7: 962 5; N. 774; S. 1151). Toned, slight bend in flan, a bold very fine.