Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Helmet type (c.1024-1030), Thetford mint, moneyer Aelfwine, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre in front, legend surrounding at 1 o’clock, CNVT REX ΛNGL: Rev, short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, reads +ÆLFPINE: ON ÐEODF:, 1.08g (S.1158; N.787; BMC XIV; SCBI 15 [Copenhagen, Part IIIc] 3769).
A crisp strike on a broad flan with a considerable level of coverage of each of the toothed borders. Free from peckmarks both sides, a well-executed portrait with legible legends, some areas marginally flat. Reverse with what appears to be an adjustment mark in third quarter. Bold good very fine, light slate grey toning.
