AETHELRED II. Second reign 843/4-849-50 AD. Ae Sceat. Phase II: group Cii. + EDILRED REX around small cross. ® + FORDRED (Fordred) around small cross. Spink # 868. Pirie, Coins of the Kingdom of Northumbria No 1392 (same dies). Note the initial cross with pellet in each angle on the reverse, this is normally used as a central design. As struck with an attractive glossy green patina.