first coinage (1625-34)
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a few nicks and surface marks
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Aethelred II Penny, Large CRVX type, London, God, ex Lessen and English Doctor first coinage (1625-34)Aethelred II (978 1016),silver Penny, large CRVX type (c. 991 997), London Mint, Moneyer God, draped bust left with sceptre, linear circle and legend surrounding, commences at top, +ELRED REX ANGLORX, the OR ligatured, rev. voided cross within linear circle, CRVX letters in consecutive angles, +G. O. D M O LVNDO, weight 1. 62g (BMC III, p. 199; BEH 1309; SCBI 25: 72 Helsinki; N. 770; S. 1148). Toned, just a few light pecks, otherwise good very fine.