Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), London Mint, moneyer Eadwine, diademed bust left with lis tipped double barred sceptre, legend surrounding, CNV••T R(R)ECX, R struck twice. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +EDPINE ON LVND•, the ND ligate 1.15g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 14 [Copenhagen, Part IIIb], 2480-87; SCBI 6 [Edinburgh], 679).
Evenly toned with a light blue iridescence, legends legible both sides with a proficient portrait. Free from any peckmarks, slight weaknesses in parts. Otherwise comprehensive very fine. A fetching example.
