The 997-1003 Penny - AEthelred II CanterburySilver Penny of the Anglo-Saxon King Æthelred II, struck about 997-1003 at the Canterbury mint of Moneyer Eadweald. Long Cross type. SCBC: 1151, North: 774. Diameter 20mm and weighs 1.67g.
The Obverse shows a draped, bare-headed bust facing left. Legend "ÆÐELRÆD REX Λ(NG)L(ORX)".
The Reverse is a voided long cross with triple-crescent ends. Pellet at centre. Legend "EΛD POLD M·Ω·O CÆNT".Coin is graded at Good VF.
Image credit: CNG Coins
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)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Aethelred II (978-1016) Saxon Silver Penny, Last small cross type (c.1009-1017) £ 394.30 |
 | Aethelred II Helmet Type Coin Saxon Penny *RARE* £ 400.00 |
 | ANGLO SAXON AETHELRED II ‘THE UNREADY’ (978-1016) SILVER PENNY. £ 795.00 |
 | Aethelred II Penny, Swetinc on London, A SUperb Example As Pictured, 1.31 Grams £ 450.00 |
 | Aethelred II (The Unready) Cut Silver Halfpenny Second Hand Type PAS Recorded £ 130.00 |
 | Saxon Aethelred ii Long Cross type Penny Wolfwine London S1151 £ 510.00 |
 | Anglo-Saxon Aethelred II Penny £ 83.90 |
 | Aethelred II Silver Long Cross Penny. £ 1,495.00 |
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