Penny - Cnut Pointed Helmet type

€53,836.00
IssuerEngland
Year1024-1030
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny
CurrencyPenny (924-1158)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.15 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1158, North#787
Obverse descriptionBust left wearing a pointed helmet, with sceptre in front, royal title around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+CNVT REX ANG
(Translation: Cnut King of England)
Reverse descriptionShort Cross voided, limbs united at base by two circles; in centre, a pellet; in each angle, a broken annulet enclosing a pellet, moneyer/mint name around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ ÆÐELǷINE ON EOFR
(Translation: Aethelwine of York (Eoforwīc))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1024-1030)  - -
Catalog ID8929223850
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