The 997-1003 Penny - AEthelred II LondonSilver Penny of the Anglo-Saxon King Æthelred II, struck about 997-1003 at the London Mint of Moneyer Eadwine. Long Cross type. SCBC: 1151. Diameter 20mm and weighs 1.71g.
The Obverse shows a draped, bare-headed bust facing left. Latin Legend "+ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLOI". Beaded outer border.
The Reverse is a voided long cross with tri-crescent ends. Legend "+ED PINE MΩO L VND". Beaded outer border.Coin is graded as EF. This condition is rare so the coin could cost over £1,000.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 997AD. See Coins and Events of 997
Monarch/Ruler: Ethelred the Unready (Ethelred II) (978-1013 and 1014-1016)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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