ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (16.5mm, 1.18 g, 9h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Gloucester mint; Leofnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035.Electronic Auction 475 British, Silver Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (16.5mm, 1.18 g, 9h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Gloucester mint; Leofnoth, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035. Diademed bust left; lis-tipped scepter to left / + LEONOÐ ON GLE, voided short cross with pellet-in-annulet in center. SCBI 19 (Bristol & Gloucester), 368 (same rev. die); North 790; SCBC 1159. Lightly toned, slight crimp. Good VF. Rare. |