Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Viking (Danish Northumbria). Cnut AR Penny. York mint, circa 900-905. Class IIe/Cunneti type. C N V T R E ·:· :· arranged around inverted patriarchal cross with pellets in upper angles / + CVH + HET ·:· TI :·, short cross pattée with pellets in first and fourth quarters. North 501; SCBC 993. 1.20g, 19mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.
From the Ken Elks Collection;
This coin published online at www.KenElks.co.uk/coins.