Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), Stamford Mint, moneyer Thurstan, diademed bust left with lance headed sceptre variation, legend surrounding, CNVT REX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads + ÐVRSTAN ON STΛ, 18mm, 0.95g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 15 [Copenhagen, Part IIIc], 3662).
Lightly toned with a subtle yellow undertone around the periphery, legends clear with a handsome portrait, lance in lieu of sceptre variation, a die break, light scrape or striking lamination on obverse. Reverse, similar scrape running through from the 1st to 4th quarter, legends concise. Good very fine in the strike, extremely rare in the lance headed sceptre.
