ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.04 g, 12h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). London mint; Eadweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030.CNG Feature Auction 120 British, Silver Sold For $ 950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.04 g, 12h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). London mint; Eadweald, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + + EΛ·D·PΘL·D ΘN LVND, 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), 2371 (same dies); North 787; SCBC 1158. Minor obverse die flaws. Rich iridescent toning. EF. |