ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.00 g, 9h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC [Cnut] xvii, Hild. [Cnut] I). Wilton mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck in the name of Cnut, 1040-1042.CNG Feature Auction 115 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 900. 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, 1.00 g, 9h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC [Cnut] xvii, Hild. [Cnut] I). Wilton mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck in the name of Cnut, 1040-1042. Diademed bust left, holding scepter / + LIFIHC ON PILTVNNE, quadrilateral, pellet in center, over voided short cross. SCBI –; North 799; SCBC 1169. Toned, peck marks, crimped. Good VF. Very rare, unrecorded moneyer for issue at Wilton. |