Catalog
| Issuer | England |
|---|---|
| Year | 1024-1030 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Sp#1158, North#787 |
| Obverse description | Bust left wearing a pointed helmet, with sceptre in front, royal title around. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
+CNVT REX ANG (Translation: Cnut King of England) |
| Reverse description | Short 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 script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
+ ÆÐELǷINE ON EOFR (Translation: Aethelwine of York (Eoforwīc)) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (1024-1030) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 8929223850 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The Penny - Cnut Pointed Helmet type, issued 1024-1030, represents a pivotal era under Cnut the Great. As ruler of the vast North Sea Empire, Cnut utilized this coinage to project his consolidated power and sophisticated administration. This type signifies a unified monetary policy across England, firmly establishing his authority after the tumultuous late Anglo-Saxon period and underscoring a powerful, centralized reign.
Artistry: While engravers are anonymous, the Pointed Helmet type demonstrates refined, centrally guided die-cutting. Its stylistic school blends late Anglo-Saxon influences with burgeoning formality, hinting at early Romanesque aesthetics. The obverse presents a regal, martial bust of Cnut, crowned and wearing a distinctive pointed helmet, often holding a sceptre. This iconography underscores his dual role as sovereign and military commander. The reverse typically features a short cross voided, often with a central quatrefoil, encircled by the moneyer's name and mint signature.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver (1.15g, 19mm), this type often features broad flans, facilitating legend visibility. Key high-points for evaluation include Cnut's helmet, crown, and facial details on the obverse, and the central quatrefoil and cross ends on the reverse. Technical strike quality varies; many examples are well-centered and strongly struck, but minor weaknesses or slight off-centering occur. The legibility of moneyer and mint legends is crucial for attribution and collector appeal.