ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 1.17 g, 9h). Short Cross type (BMC xvi, Hild. H). Winchester mint; Æthelbeorht, moneyer. Struck circa 1029-1035/6. Diademed and draped bust left; scepter to left / + ÆGEL • BRIHT ON PII, voided short cross; annulet at center. Harvey –, but cf. 1347 (Harold I; for moneyer); North 790; SCBC 1159. Toned, slightly wavy flan. EF. Unrecorded for Cnut.
From the G. Savoranola Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 58 (19 September 2001), lot 1850.