Code: 11135
Cnut, Silver Penny, (1016-1035).
Short Cross type, (C.1029-1035/6).
Cambridge mint, Moneyer: Eadwine.
Obverse: Diademed and draped bust facing left, Lis-tipped sceptre before, with Latin legend surrounding: + CNVT. RECX :.
Reverse: Pellet in annulet at centre of voided short cross, linear circles and legend surrounding: +EDPINE ON. R’ANT:.
1.19 gram, 18 mm in diameter.
S.1159; North 790.
Much as struck, with a truly superb portrait, a scarce type.
Has been graded and slabbed by NGC as Mint State (MS) 63.
NGC Certification number: 6768196-008.
*Wrongly attributed as Canterbury on the label by NGC.
