Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), Southwark Mint, moneyer Aethelwine, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNVT RECX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +ÆGELWINE ON SV, 0.99g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI).
Marginally off centre striking, lightly toned, legends clear, free from peckmarks both sides. Some flatness in the portrait of King’s face. Reverse, well struck and defined with the slightest of weakness in the cross design. Obverse about very fine, reverse good very fine.