Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short cross type (c.1029-35/36), Stamford Mint, moneyer Thurstan, diademed bust left with lis tipped sceptre, legend surrounding, CNV T RECX. Rev, voided short cross, within linear circle and legend surrounding, reads +ÐVRSTAN ON STAH:, 0.88g (S.1159; N.790; BMC XVI; SCBI 15 {Copenhagen IIIc}, 3660).
About very fine, some peckmarks, reverse legend inscription legible, grey toning.
Ex. Baldwin’s Auction 14, (14th October 1997), lot 276