ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.17 g, 9h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Winchester mint; Æthelbeorht, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035/6.Electronic Auction 466 British, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.17 g, 9h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Winchester mint; Æthelbeorht, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035/6. Diademed and draped bust left; scepter to left / + ÆGEL • BRIHT ON PII, voided short cross; annulet at center. Harvey –, but cf. 1347 (Harold I; for moneyer); North 790; SCBC 1159. Toned, slightly wavy flan. EF. Unrecorded for Cnut. |