ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.06 g, 6h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Norwich mint; Hwætman, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030.CNG Feature Auction 120 British, Silver Sold For $ 550. 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, 1.06 g, 6h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Norwich mint; Hwætman, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + HΛTΛMΛN ON NOR, voided short cross, limbs united at base by two concentric circles with pellet in center; in each angle, broken annulet enclosing pellet. SCBI 15 (Copenhagen), 3165 var. (obv. legend; same rev. die); North 787; SCBC 1158. Richly toned. Near EF. |