Canute (1016-35), silver quatrefoil Penny (c.1017-25), Lincoln Mint, Moneyer Grimketill, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend surrounding commences at bottom, +CNVT REX ANGLORVM:, rev. pellet at centre of voided long cross, over quatrefoil with pellet cusps, legend surrounding, +GR IMC ETL M O LIN, 1.04g (N.781; S.1157). Lustrous, slightly wavy flan with a light crack through centre, extremely fine and a scarce moneyer.
The legends translate as "Canute King of the English" on obverse and on the reverse "Grimketill of Lincoln."
(£500-£700)