Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), London Mint, moneyer Leofstan, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNVT RECX:. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +LEOFSTΛN ON LVN, the LE ligate, 1.02g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 14 [Copenhagen, Part IIIb], 2753-56).
A proficient example with a fully centred strike, lightly, free from peckmarks. Legends legible both sides with a detailed portrait, slightest of fade in the King’s portrait and clashing on the pellet fasteners, the horizontal drapery bars and sceptre well struck. Reverse, displaying an exceptional and distinctive moneyer mint script. Good very fine, reverse better.