CNG 88, Lot: 2041. Estimate $500. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.19 g, 9h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Lincoln mint; Asleikr, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035/6. + CNV T RECX, diademed, draped, and armored bust left; lis-tipped scepter before / + OSLΛC ON LINCO, voided short cross with pellet in center. Mossop pl. LIV, 3 = SCBI 14 (Copenhagen), 1795 (same dies); BMC 343 var. (legends); North 790; SCBC 1159. EF, toned.