ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Cnut. 1016-1035. AR Penny (18mm, 3h). Quatrefoil type (BMC viii, Hild. E). London mint; Wynsige, moneyer. Struck circa 1016-1023. + CNVT REX ΛNGLORV, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil / + PУN SIG Θ N LV (ND)E(NE) , voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; all over quatrefoil. SCBI 14 (Copenhagen), 3033 (same dies); North 781; SCBC 1157. Toned. In NGC encapsulation 3715884-004, graded MS 62.
From the Richard Basler Collection.