Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Quatrefoil type (c.1017-1023), Thetford mint, moneyer Sprunt, Thetford style bust C, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend commences at 11 o’clock, +CNVT REX ΛNGL [the only recorded Thetford dies ending in ANGL are those of the class C]. Rev, long voided cross over quatrefoil with pellet cusps and pellet centre, reads +ZPRVNT ON ÐEO, additional pellets in two quarters, 1.03g (S.1157; N.781; BMC VIII; SCBI, 15, [Copenhagen, Part IIIc] 3850-2; cf. Carson 51-2; Parsons, [BNJ 13] 1917: pp 70).
A well struck interesting example containing additional pellets in reverse, dies marginally rusty with a slight wave to flan; a scarcer legend signature for the ethnic ending in ANGL. Free from any peckmarks, good surfaces, most impressive, much eye appeal with a crisp portrait. Good very fine.
