Aethelred II Penny, small CRVX type, London, Eadsige, extra pellets on reverse

Aethelred II (978-1016),silver Penny, small CRVX type (c.991-997), variety with two extra pellets on reverse, London Mint, Moneyer Eadsige, draped bust left with sceptre, linear circle and legend surrounding, commences at top, +ÆÐELRED REX ANGLOX, the NG ligatured, rev.voided cross within linear circle, CRVX letters in consecutive angles, extra pellet next before C and after X, +EDSIGE M-O LVND, weight 1.35g (BMC III, p.199; cf. BEH 1235; SCBI 20:907 Mack; N.770; S.1149).Toned with one light crease, one tiny chip at top of obverse, good very fine and a very rare variety with extra pellets.