Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 1488
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...