Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Auction 123 - Session 4 . 940
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 0.94 g, 9h). Pointed Helmet type (BMC xiv, Hild. G). Stamford mint; Ælfheah, moneyer. Struck circa 1023-1030. Bust left, wearing pointed helmet; trefoil-tipped scepter before / + ΛLFΛN ON STΛN, voided short cross, limbs united at base by two concentric circles with pellet in center; in each angle, broken annulet enclosing pellet; additional pellets in first and fourth quarters. SCBI 15 (Copenhagen), 3504; North 787; SCBC 1158. Iridescent toning, small edge split. Near EF.
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