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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