ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.07 g, 8h). Quatrefoil type (BMC x, Hild. Ei). Southwark mint; Ælfsige, moneyer. Struck circa 1016-1023. Near EF.CNG Feature Auction 127 The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, 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 (19mm, 1.07 g, 8h). Quatrefoil type (BMC x, Hild. Ei). Southwark mint; Ælfsige, moneyer. Struck circa 1016-1023. Crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil / + ÆLF SIG M ΘN S VDG, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; all over quatrefoil with triple pellets at apex of cusps. SCBI 15 (Copenhagen), 3695-6 (same rev. die); North 786; SCBC 1157 var. (rev. type). Lightly toned with hints of luster. Much as struck. Near EF. Rare variety with triple pellets on reverse. Exceptional style, detailing even the king’s hair beneath his crown. Click here for a video presentation on this collection. |