Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Helmet type (c.1024-1030), Lincoln mint, moneyer Swartbrand, pointed helmet bust left, additional cross behind bust with sceptre in front, legend surrounding, CNVT REX ΛN. Rev, short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, reads +SPΛRTBRΛND OL, mint signature abbreviated with the full rendition of moneyer, 1.07g (S.1158; N.787 var; BMC XIV; SCBI 14 [Copenhagen Part IIIb] 1843; Mossop, 1, plate XLVIII).
A well struck example, better moneyer seldom appearing for the type, his full title in legend inscription. Dies marginally blocky in places, mainly on reverse. Clear cross variation embossed behind the bust. Bold very fine, obverse about extremely fine, rare. Slightest wave to flan, clear fields.