ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (16mm, 1.21 g, 3h). Short cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Winchester mint, Aethelric, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035/6. Near EF.Electronic Auction 537 British, Silver Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (16mm, 1.21 g, 3h). Short cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Winchester mint, Aethelric, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035/6. Diademed and draped bust left; scepter to left / + ÆGEL’RIC ON PINCE :, voided short cross; annulet at center. Harvey 1272-81 var. (rev. legend; unlisted dies); North 790; SCBC 1159. Attractively toned, minor peck mark on the obverse. Near EF. Well struck. |