ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (17.5mm, 1.07 g, 12h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). London mint; Leofstan, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035.Electronic Auction 506 British, Silver Sold For $ 450. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (17.5mm, 1.07 g, 12h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). London mint; Leofstan, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035. Diademed bust left; lis-tipped scepter to left / + LEOFSTΛN ON ILV, voided short cross with pellet-in-annulet in center. SCBI 25 (Helsinki), 868 (same rev. die); North 790; SCBC 1159. Toned, small area of weak strike. VF. |