| 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. England. Cnut, 1016-1035. Penny, AR 19 mm. 1.07 g., Pointed Helmet, 1024-1030. London mint. Helmeted bust l. with sceptre, CNUT REX ANGL. Rev. Short cross, Lobes GODRIC MO LUDDEN around. North 787. S.1158. Wonderful iridescent tone. Almost invisible nick on obverse, otherwise good extremely fine Formerly NGC MS62 Cnut Sveinsson returned to England in 1015 and campaigned against Aethelred's son Edmond Ironside. In October 1016 Cnut was decisively victorious at the battle of Assandun and a truce divided England between the wounded Edmund and Cnut. Edmund died 30 November, weeks later, and Cnut was crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury in 1017. He married the widowed queen Emma, daughter of Richard of Normandy. In 1028 he became king of Norway. His reign was marked by prosperity. His North Sea empire encouraged stability and trade. Estimate: 500 CHF |  |
