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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 | Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria. AETHELRED II copper Styca. Spink 865. £ 80.00 |
 | ANGLO SAXON AETHELRED II (978-1016) SILVER 'CUT' FARTHING OR QUARTER FRAGMENT. £ 60.00 |
 | ANGLO SAXON AETHELRED II (978-1016) SILVER PENNY. EX. ISLEWORTH HOARD. £ 240.00 |
 | Aethelred II (978-1016) Saxon Silver Penny, Last small cross type (c.1009-1017) £ 239.90 |
 | Aethelred II Silver Hammered Last Small Cross Type Penny. London, Leofred £ 567.70 |
 | Aethelred II (The Unready) Cut Silver Halfpenny Second Hand Type PAS Recorded £ 115.00 |
 | Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria Aethelred II Copper Alloy Styca Coin 843-855 £ 196.90 |
 | Silver Coin Great Britain LondonAR Penny ND (c.997-1003) - Aethelred II 978-1016 £ 567.70 |
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