| Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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| Lot description: The Spang Collection of The Kings & Queens of England. Viking Danelaw, Northumbria, circa 900. Cnut. Penny, AR 21 mm. 1.43 g., York mint. Patriarchal cross, CNUT REX. Rev. Small cross, CUNNETTI. S.993. Wonderful old cabinet tone. Traces of double striking on reverse, otherwise Fdc Privately purchased from Wolfshead gallery. From the Greco and William Oldknow collections and from the Cuerdale Hoard 1840. Formerly NGC MS 64 Cnut was one of the Viking Sea-Kings allied with Athelwold at the battle of Holme and fell with him there. Estimate: 1000 CHF |  |
