ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.07 g, 9h). Quatrefoil type (BMC viii, Hild. E). Chester mint; Leofwig, moneyer. Struck circa 1016-1023. Crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil / + LE OFP. IΘN LEC, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; all over quatrefoil. SCBI 13 (Copenhagen), 1428 = Bruun 347 (
this coin); North 781; SCBC 1157. Iridescent toning, mildly crimped, a couple of peck marks. Good VF. Good portrait.
Ex L.E. Bruun (1852-1923) Collection.
