Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Helmet type (c.1024-1030), Bedford mint, moneyer Leofwine, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre in front, legend surrounding, CNV T REX A. Rev, short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, reads +LEOFPINE ON BED, 1.17g (S.1158; N.787; BMC XIV; SCBI 13, 67).
A notably rare mint town for type, with only one other surfacing in the last twenty years (CNG – Auction 58, lot 1812 – 19/09/2001 – hammering for $625 (excluding premium).
Wavy flan, struck with slightly worn obverse dies, free from peck marks on good metal. Reverse, a superb rendition of moneyer-mint script, very fine and very rare.
