978-979 HAMMERED PENNY 1.7LY AETHELRED II

Rare hammered penny from the reign of Æthelred II (978-1013), featuring the characteristic Long Cross design of this period. This authentic Anglo-Saxon coin displays the crude but distinctive striking typical of late 10th-century English coinage. A significant piece of early medieval numismatic history, offering collectors genuine insight into the craftsmanship and monetary systems of Viking-age England. Condition and provenance reflect its age and historical importance.