Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type, Southwark Mint

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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…
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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.

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

Southwark

References S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI
Weight 0.99 g

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