Saxon. Aethelred II (‘The Unready’), 978-1016. Penny. First Hand Of Providence Type. Winchester Mint. Moneyer Aethelstan.
 
Rev: Hand of providence issuing from clouds, A (Alpha) and W (Omega) each side.
 
Reference: S. 1144.
 
A nicely struck coin with a strong portrait, a lighter grey tone, richer in devices. Some light surface ‘peck marks’.