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LOT 3962

Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Cnut AR Penny. Struck circa 1029-1035/6. London mint; Aelfwig, moneyer. Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H).

✠ CNVT RECX, diademed and draped bust to left, lis-tipped sceptre before / ✠ ELFPIG ON LVN, voided short cross with pellet-in-annulet in centre. SCBI 14 (Copenhagen) 2496; SCBI 51 (Norway) 849; North 790; SCBC 1159. Near Very Fine.(1.07gr, 18mm, 8h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 3962

Anglo-Saxon, Kings of All England. Cnut AR Penny.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £351

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