Description
Kingdom of Northumbria, Æthelred II, King of Northumbria early 9th century – mid 9th century, first reign following Eanred and before Redwulf, Æ Stycca (1.35g, 12mm), Phase IIc, Moneyer Forthred. Obverse: Cross consisting of five beads over central wheel, legend beginning with initial mark cross surrounds, “EÐELRED RE”. Reverse: Cross consisting of five beads central, legend beginning with initial mark cross surrounds, “FORDRED”. Spink-865; North-188. Surfaces typically a bit porous and indented mark on reverse, otherwise quite choicely centred either side, Very Fine or better, somewhat scarce.