Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Helmet type (c.1024-1030), Thetford mint, moneyer Aelfwine, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre in front, legend surrounding at 1 o’clock, CNVT REC X. Rev, short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, two additional pellets in quarters, all within linear circle, reads +ÆL•FPINE ON ÐEOD, 1.01g (S.1158; N.787; BMC XIV; SCBI 15 [Copenhagen, Part IIIc] 3763-3769).
Subtle Silver amber toning, few peckmarks and flan stress hairlines. Legends comprehensive both sides, two additional pellets in reverse, moneyer mint script in full coverage (reverse die rusty). Good very fine, on a full flan. A solid well struck example.
