Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type, London Mint, moneyer Leofstan

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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…
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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.

Specification

Period 1016 - 1035
Date 1029-35/6
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Pennies

Coin Ruler

Cnut

Country

England

Coin House

Late Anglo Saxon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

London

References S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 14 [Copenhagen, Part IIIb], 2753-56
Weight 1.02 g

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