ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.07 g, 12h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Colchester mint; Ælfwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Choice EF.CNG Feature Auction 126 British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 2 250. 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, 1.07 g, 12h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Colchester mint; Ælfwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + ÆLFPI(NE) :· ON COL :·, voided short cross, limbs united at base by two concentric circles with pellet in center; in each angle, broken annulet enclosing pellet. Turner 78; SCBI 26 (Helsinki), 756 (same dies); North 787; SCBC 1158. Much as struck with significant luster and attractive light golden toning. Choice EF. A charming, if unflattering portrait of Cnut. |