ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.06 g, 8h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). York mint; Asgautr, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. VF.Electronic Auction 566 British, Silver Estimate: $ 200 |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.06 g, 8h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). York mint; Asgautr, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + ΛSGOVT M–Θ EΘF, voided short cross, limbs united at base by two concentric circles with pellet in center; in each angle, broken annulet enclosing pellet. North 787; SCBC 1158. Toned, areas of weak strike, light scratch. VF. |