Penny - Æthelred II Benediction Hand type
| Issuer | England |
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| Year | 991 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Sp#1147, North#769 |
| Obverse description | Bare-headed bust right; in front, sceptre terminating in cross. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ÆTHELRED REX ANG (LORX) |
| Reverse description | Hand of providence between issuing from clouds with edges that billow outwards, without alpha and omega, moneyer and mint name around |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | + LEFSTΛN M–O CÆNT |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (991) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 2013751010 |
| Additional information |
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