Aethelred II, Penny, larger CRVX type, London Mint, moneyer God, ex Lessen

Aethelred II (978-1016),silver Penny, large CRVX type (c.991-997), London Mint, Moneyer God, draped bust left with sceptre, linear circle and legend surrounding, commences at top, +ÆÐELRED REX ANGLORX, the OR ligatured, rev.voided cross within linear circle, CRVX letters in consecutive angles, +G.O.D M-O LVNDO, weight 1.62g (BMC III, p.199; BEH 1309; SCBI 25:72 Helsinki; N.770; S.1148).Toned, just a few light pecks, otherwise good very fine.