ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.02 g, 3h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Stamford mint; Leofweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030.Electronic Auction 517 British, Silver Sold For $ 475. 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, 1.02 g, 3h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Stamford mint; Leofweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + LEΘFPΘL•D ΘN STΛN, voided short cross, limbs united at base by two concentric circles with pellet in center; in each angle, broken annulet enclosing pellet. North 787; SCBC 1158. Light golden toning, a few hairline cracks and perforations. Near EF. |