Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), Ipswich Mint, moneyer Aegelbriht, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNV T RECX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +ÆGLBIRIHT ON GI, 1.16g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; Sadler II, page 71).
Brightly toned on a broad flan, outer toothed border on displaying, slightly undulating. Well detailed with legible legends for the most part, dies perhaps blocked in places. Pleasing portrait, a desirable mint, good very fine for issue, a less encountered if not a rare moneyer.