Penny - Cnut

Issuer York, Viking Kingdom of
Year 895-905
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency Pound
Composition Silver
Weight 1.27 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#998, North#511
Obverse description Inverted patriarchal cross, C N V T at end of limbs, R E X in angles.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering C N V T R E X
(Translation: King Cnut.)
Reverse description Small cross pattée, with pellet in 1st and 4th quarters within inner circle, legend around.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering + MIRΛBILIΛ FC
(Translation: He has done marvellous things.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (895-905) - -
Numisquare ID 7774068400
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