ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (17.5mm, 1.14 g, 11h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). London mint; Beorhtræd, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035.Electronic Auction 475 British, Silver Sold For $ 500. 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, 1.14 g, 11h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). London mint; Beorhtræd, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035. Diademed bust left; lis-tipped scepter to left / + BRIHTREOD ON LV:, voided short cross with pellet-in-annulet in center. SCBI 51 (Estonian), 856 (same dies); North 790; SCBC 1159. Lightly toned, slight doubling on reverse. Near EF. |