Description
Canute (1016-35), Penny, Short Cross type variation (1029-1035/6), Stamford mint, moneyer Thurstan. Diademed bust left with trefoil lance variation in lieu of sceptre, annulet fastener to drapery, legend commences at top, +CNV T .REC.X X, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides. Rev, short voided cross with annulet centre, within linear circle, legend reads +ĐVRSTAN ONN STA, 0.95g (S.1159; N.792; BMC type XVI).
Very fine, toned, with a very rare variation of the lance replacing the standard sceptre. This variation is normally recorded in the following mints: Hastings, Lincoln, Winchester.
