Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Helmet type (c.1024-1030), London mint, moneyer Aelfget, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre in front, legend surrounding, CNV T REX ΛN. Rev, short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, reads +ÆL•FG•ET ON LVNDE, 1.01g (S.1158; N.787; BMC XIV; SCBI 52, Uppsala University coin cabinet : E. Lindberger, 520).
A complete example displaying all inner and outer circles, golden amber toning with undertones of mint iridescence. Few unobtrusive peckmarks, legends precise and easily legible with a well detailed portrait, drapery and trefoil tipped sceptre well defined. Reverse especially bold. Good very fine.
Ex. Robert Sharman, with a dealers ticket in his hand
