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

Item Reference: C201005707 Sold Share
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Helmet type (c.1024-1030), Norwich Mint, moneyer Oslac, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre in front, legend surrounding, CNV T RECX. Rev, short voided cross with pellet and…
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Description

Canute (1016-35), Penny, Helmet type (c.1024-1030), Norwich Mint, moneyer Oslac, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre in front, legend surrounding, CNV T RECX. Rev, short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, pellet variation also struck in second quarter field, reads +OSLACC ON NORDI, 1.07g (S.1158; N.787; BMC XIV). Iridescent cabinet toning with an excellent supporting provenance, recorded as rare in the distinguished Lockett sale, as below. Good very fine.

Ex G.V. Doubleday, with ticket in his hand
Ex C. R. Lockett, ‘English Part I’ Monday June 6th, 1955, lot 736

Specification

Period 1016 - 1035
Date c.1024-1030
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Pennies

Coin Ruler

Cnut

Country

England

Coin House

Late Anglo Saxon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Norwich Mint

Weight 1.07 g

Provenance

Ex G.V. Doubleday, with ticket in his hand
Ex C. R. Lockett, ‘English Part I’ Monday June 6th, 1955, lot 736

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