Aethelred II Penny, Last small cross type, Thetford, Eadric, 4 cross variety, ex Cambridge Hoard Originally issued in sets

Originally issued in sets

(Carradice

84g (A 719)

Genius standing left

Preserved from Assassination

Aethelred II Penny, Last small cross type, Thetford, Eadric, 4 cross variety, ex Cambridge Hoard Originally issued in setsAethelred II (978 1016), silver Penny, last small cross type (c. 1009 17), variety with four extra smaller crosses on reverse, Thetford Mint, Moneyer Eadric, diademed and draped bust left within linear circle, Latin legend surrounding, +ELRD REX ANGLO, rev. small cross pattee at centre, smaller cross beyond each limb surrounding, all within linear circle with legend surrounding, +EDRIC MON EPRR: weight 1. 42g (N. 779; S. 1154). Toned, almost extremely