ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Æthelred II. 978-1016. AR Penny (20mm, 1.65 g, 12h). Long Cross type (BMC iva, Hild. D). London mint; Sibwine, moneyer. Struck circa 997-1003. Draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + SIBPI(NE) M’Θ LVND, voided long cross with pellet in center and triple crescent ends. SCBI 7 (Copenhagen), 930–1 (same rev. die); North 774; SCBC 1151. Small peck on reverse. Richly toned. Near EF.
