Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short Cross type (c.1029-1035/6), York mint, moneyer Hildulf, diademed bust
facing left with lis pellet head sceptre, legend commences at top, +CNV T .REC.X. Rev, short voided
cross with pellet and annulet centre, within linear circle, reading +HILDVLF ON EOF, 1.09g (S.1159;
N.790; BMC. Type XVI).
Darkly toned, slightly off centre striking to the reverse, good very fine.
Ex. Glendining’s ‘English and World Coins’ 4th September 1991 – Lot 246