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)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Aethelred II Helmet Type Penny *RARE* £ 500.00 |
 | A721 - Aethelred II Silver Hammered Last Small Cross Type Penny. c.1009-17 £ 575.00 |
 | AETHELRED II. PENNY. LONG CROSS. CANTERBURY MINT. EADPOLD £ 1,000.00 |
 | Anglo-Saxon Aethelred II Penny £ 83.90 |
 | Saxon Aethelred ii Last Small Cross type Penny Leofing London S1154 £ 695.00 |
 | Aethelred II Silver Hammered Last Small Cross Type Penny. London, Leofred £ 491.20 |
 | Saxon Aethelred II The Unready 978-1016 Silver Cut Halfpenny Small Cross Type £ 167.10 |
 | Aethelred II Silver Long Cross Penny. £ 1,495.00 |
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