ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (17mm, 1.18 g, 2h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Lincoln mint; Aslakr, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035.CNG Feature Auction 120 British, Silver Sold For $ 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (17mm, 1.18 g, 2h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Lincoln mint; Aslakr, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035. Diademed and draped bust left; scepter to left / + OSLΛC ON LINCOI, voided short cross; annulet at center. Mossop pl. LIII, 28 (dies D/e); SCBI 14 (Copenhagen), 1799 (same dies); North 790; SCBC 1159. Vibrant golden toning with speckled black deposits. Near EF. |