Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), Hertford Mint, moneyer Leofric, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNV T RECX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +LEOFRIC ON HEOR, the RI ligate, 1.00g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 13, 1214-19).
A well struck up example, bright even toning, slightly blocked dies at 11-12 o’clock on obverse {comparable dies to the example sold in CNG 13/01/2003 – Triton VI, lot 1393, with equivalent weak spot}. Portrait bold especially in the pellet fasteners to the drapery, legends legible. Considered as a rarer mint town for the type, much eye appeal. Bold very fine, rare.
