Canute (1016-35), Short Cross Penny, Hertford mint
Canute (1016-35), Short Cross Penny, Hertford mint
Canute (1016-35), Short Cross Penny, Hertford mint

Canute (1016-35), Short Cross Penny, Hertford mint

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Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), Hertford Mint, moneyer Deorsige, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNV T RECX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle…
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Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), Hertford Mint, moneyer Deorsige, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNV T RECX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +DEORSIGE ON HEO, ligature to D+E, 1.03g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI).

Brightly toned, undulating flan, comprehensive portrait, free of any peckmarks. Superb reverse, moneyer and mint much as struck, truly impressive. Obverse good very fine, reverse extremely fine, in a sought after mint town.

Specification

Period 1016 - 1035
Date c.1029-1035/36
Coin Group

British
Denomination

Pennies
Coin Ruler

Cnut
Country

England
Coin House

Late Anglo Saxon
Metal

Silver
Mint Mark

Hertford mint
Weight 1.03 g

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