ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.06 g, 3h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). London mint; Beorhtmær, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030.Electronic Auction 514 British, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.06 g, 3h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). London mint; Beorhtmær, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + B•RIHTMÆR : ΘN LVDE, voided short cross, limbs united at base by two concentric circles with pellet in center; in each angle, broken annulet enclosing pellet. SCBI 14 (Copenhagen), 2186-7 (same dies); North 787; SCBC 1158. Iridescent toning, slight double strike on obverse. VF. |