Triton XXII, Lot: 1385. Estimate $3000. Sold for $2250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.01 g, 3h). Arm and Scepter type, in the name of Cnut (BMC xvii, Hild. I). Cambridge mint; Godsunu, moneyer. Struck 1040-1042. + CIIVIIT REC, diademed bust left, holding trefoil-tipped scepte / + GODSV(NE) ON GRATN •, quadrilateral, with pellet in center and angles, over voided short cross. SCBI 40 (Stockholm), 1764 = Hild. 1036 (same dies); BMC –; North 799; SCBC 1169. Near EF, toned. Rare.