Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), London Mint, moneyer Lifinc, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNVT RECX ΛN. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +LIFINC ON LVNDE, 0.95g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 14 [Copenhagen, Part IIIb], 2848-54).
A fetching and considerably well struck example, fully centred with clear fields, brightly toned with a striking portrait. Obverse appears to be a weakly struck extremely fine, reverse very fine, executed with partially worn dies.
