GREAT BRITAIN. Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All England. Penny, ND (1040-42). York Mint; Stircol, moneyer. Harthacnut. NGC MS-63.
S-1169; N-799. Arm and Scepter (BMC [Cnut] xvii) type. In the name of Cnut. Obverse: Diademed and armored bust left, holding scepter; Reverse: Quadrilateral, with pellet in center, over voided short cross. Incredible quality for this hammered type, the present specimen yields sharp overall features and great centering, along with no evidence of handling and an enticing light gray-olive hue about it.
Estimate: $4000 - $6000