Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), Stamford Mint, moneyer Thurstan, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNV•T REX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads + ÐVR•STAN ON TA, 16mm, 0.87g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 15 [Copenhagen, Part IIIc], 3660; Wells, BNJ 24 (1941-44), 193).
A fully centred striking on a round flan, brightly toned, small flan edge flaw through the E of Rex. Legends legible especially so on the reverse, portrait comprehensive, free from peckmarks, fields notably clear. Bold very fine near extremely fine, an impressive example with much eye appeal.
Struck from the same dies as the William J. Conte example, see CNG ‘Mail Bid Sale’ 69, lot 2117, 8th June 2005
