Cnut (1016 – 1035 AD) Short Cross Type Penny; Thetford, Aelfwold. 1.15g. (N. 790, S. 1159). REF: Q09EXT.
Obverse: Diademed bust left, trefoil type sceptre to left, inscription around +CNVT ·R·EC·X. Reverse: Voided short cross with central circle limbs terminating at the inscription around +ALFPOLD ON ĐEO:
A lovely strong strike, on a neat flan typical of the issue, very clear, with no areas of weakness, slightly uneven but pleasant toning. An attractive coin. Almost extremely fine.
Provenance:
B. J. Dawson, 1998.
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