ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.00 g, 4h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Lewes mint; Leofa, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Near VF.

Triton XXVII – Session 6
Lot: 6693. Estimated: $ 200

British, Silver

Sold For $ 425. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.00 g, 4h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Lewes mint; Leofa, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + LEOFΛ ON ON LÆPPEE, 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. Lightly toned, crimped flan with associated cracks, peck marks. Near VF. Interesting reverse legend. Very rare.

From the Steve Green Collection. Ex Dr. J. Hulett (Part III, Dix, Noonan, & Webb 144, 21 February 2018), lot 25, purchased from F. J. Rist.


Closing Date and Time: 18 January 2024 at 13:50:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.