Aethelred II (978-1016) Silver Penny

Aethelred II (978-1016) Silver Penny, Helmet type, London Mint, moneyer Wulfwine;

Obv. ‘AETHELRED REX ANG’ around armoured bust in radiate helmet,

Rev. ‘PVLFPINE MO O LVND’ around voided long cross over square with trefoil at each point

Full well struck flan with full clear legends, small stable internal split behind neck does not extend to edge, probably done when struck.

Very attractive deep blue/gold tone

S1152

GVF to EF