AETHELRED II PENNY WORCESTER, LAST SMALL CROSS TYPE

Aethelred II, 978-1016 Silver Penny, last small cross type (c.1009-17), Worcester Mint, Moneyer LEOFGOD 
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust facing left within a linear circle, with Latin legend surrounding: +ÆÐELRÆD REX ANGLO
Reverse: Small cross pattee at centre, linear circle with Latin legend surrounding: + LEΘFGΘDΘN : PIHRΛ
S.1154
1.5 grams, 20mm in diameter
Very well struck on a full flan, a few peck marks as usual with the type, with a most pleasing old deep golden cabinet tone, much as struck.