England, London. Cnut, Brihtred (Moneyer), 1016-1035 AD c. 1029-1035/6 AD

England, London. Cnut, Brihtred (Moneyer), 1016-1035 AD c. 1029-1035/6 AD

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AR Penny, Short cross with banner type, 0.96g (18mm, 2h).Diademed bust left with Viking banner, annulet behind head rather than pellet, legend commences at top,.CNVT R RECX, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, within linear circle, +BRIHTRED ON LVDPedigree: Ex CNG Triton VI, 14-15 January 2003 (lot 1396). From the Dr. W. J. Conte CollectionReferences: N.791; S.1159A.Grade: Dark, glossy find patina. GVF. An extremely rare type, Cnut holds a banner instead of a sceptrewc1316 Scroll down for more information about this coin.

Provenance: Ex CNG Triton VI, 14-15 January 2003 (lot 1396). From the Dr. W. J. Conte Collection