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

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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…
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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.

Specification

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

British

Denomination

Pennies

Coin Ruler

Cnut

Country

England

Coin House

Late Anglo Saxon

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Ipswich mint

Weight 1.16 g

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