Cnut Short Cross Type Penny

Cnut (1016 – 1035 AD) Short Cross Type Penny; London, Godric. 1.15g. (N. 790, S. 1159). REF: 62U27G.

Obverse: Diademed bust left, trefoil type sceptre to left, inscription around +CNVT RECX: Reverse: Voided short cross with central circle limbs terminating at the inscription around +GODRIC ON LVND:.

A hoard coin, fresh silver, about as good as they come. Several reverse die matches can be found in the EMC; see EMC: 1014.2636 (SCBI: 14/2636, Royal Collection Copenhagen). About extremely fine.

Price: £370 Status: Sold
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