Canute (1016-35), Pointed Helmet Penny, Lincoln mint

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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…
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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.

Specification

Period 1016 - 1035
Date 1024-30
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Pennies

Coin Ruler

Cnut

Country

England

Coin House

Late Anglo Saxon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Lincoln

References S.1158; N.787 var; BMC XIV; SCBI 14 [Copenhagen Part IIIb] 1843; Mossop, 1, plate XLVIII
Weight 1.07 g

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