Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), London Mint, moneyer Brungar, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNVT RECX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +BRVNGΛR ON LV:, some letters ligatured in moneyer script, 18mm, 1.03g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 14 [Copenhagen, Part IIIb], 2252-62).
Rich grey toning, darker around the periphery, well struck portrait especially in the breastplate and pellet fasteners, with a little softness in the King’s profile. Reverse, sandy yellow tone with underlying lustre, clear legends. Good very fine.
Ex Baldwin’s Basement, with an additional ticket in the hand of Peter Mitchell
