ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.10 g, 12h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC xvii, Hild. I). Huntingdon mint; Wulfstan, moneyer. In the name of Cnut. Struck 1040-1042.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.10 g, 12h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC xvii, Hild. I). Huntingdon mint; Wulfstan, moneyer. In the name of Cnut. Struck 1040-1042. + CNVT RECX :, diademed bust left, holding trefoil-tipped scepte / + PVLSTAN ON · SVN, quadrilateral, with pellet in center and angles, over voided short cross. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe –; SCBI 40 (Stockholm), –; SCBI 13 (Copenhagen), 1291 (same dies); Hild. –; BMC –; North 799; SCBC 1169. lightly toned. Near EF. Rare. |