ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (17mm, 1.15 g, 7h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Guildford mint; Ælfweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035. + CNVT ·R·E·CX, diademed and draped bust left; scepter to left / + ΛLFPOLD ON GУLD, voided short cross; annulet at center. SCBI 15 (Copenhagen), 1125 = Bruun 284 (
this coin); North 790; SCBC 1159. Iridescent toning. In NGC encapsulation 8223277-034, graded MS 62. Extremely rare mint and moneyer, this the sole example in SCBI.
Ex L.E. Bruun (1852-1923) Collection.
