Cnut (1016-36), Penny, 'Pointed Helmet' type, London, Leofing, 1.01g, 9h, rev. + LIFINC ON LVNDE (SCBI [Copenhagen] 14, 2482 same dies; N.787; BMC XIV; S.1158), die break after LIFINC, otherwise beautiful struck up and nicely toned, about extremely fine.
Provenance
The John S W Coombs Collection (second portion, acquired Spink, 1982)
Glendining, 15 February 1978, lot 206,
with old dealer's ticket in hand of A H Baldwin - 'VF' - 5/-' (c.1950s)
Estimate: £220 - £280