Anglo-Saxon Kings of England. Cnut (AD 1016-1035) AR Penny. Quatrefoil Long Cross type. Stanford (Stamford) mint, circa 1017-1023. Godleof, moneyer. + CNVT REX ΛNGLORV, crowned bust left in quatrefoil / + GODELEOF MO ST•, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at centre, over quatrefoil. Hild. 3258; BMC -; North 781; SCBC 1157. 0.92g, 18mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine. Peck mark to rev., vertical flan crack through bust and around edge before. Lustrous metal, lightly toned and with golden highlights. A very attractive specimen.
King Cnut