CNUT, SILVER PENNY, MONEYER LEOFWOLD, LONDON MINT, MS 63

Canute Silver Penny (1016-35).
Pointed Helmet Type.
London mint, Moneyer: LEOFWOLD
Obverse: Pointed helmeted bust facing left with sceptre, with Latin legend surrounding, +CNVT RECX A
Reverse: Pellet in double annulet at centre of voided short cross, broken annulet enclosing pellet in each angle, linear circles and Latin legend surrounding: +LEOFPOLD ON LVN
N.787; S.1158.
1.1 grams, 19 mm in diameter.
Lightly toned, with a great portrait.
Has been graded and slabbed by NGC as Mint State (MS) 63.
NGC Certification number: 8221308-001.