Penny - Æthelred II Long Cross type

Issuer England
Year 997-1003
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny
Currency Penny (924-1158)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.76 g
Diameter 21 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1151, North#774
Obverse description Bare-headed bust left, legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering + ÆTHELRED REX ANGLO
(Translation: Æthelred King of the English)
Reverse description Voided long cross with each limb terminating in three crescents. Note: moneyer and mint varieties exist
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering +EDSTAN M.Ω.O BAÐ.
(Translation: Edstan, moneyor (at) Bath)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (997-1003) - -
Numisquare ID 3324420810
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