ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.16 g, 9h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Lincoln mint; Asgautr, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + OSGVT MO LINCOL, 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), 1785 = Bruun 427 (
this coin); North 787; SCBC 1158. Iridescent toning, traces of lustre, earthen deposits, peck marks, a little crimped. Good VF. Unusual style portrait.
Ex L.E. Bruun (1852-1923) Collection.
