BRITISH COINS, Canute, Silver Penny, Helmet type (1024-1030), York mint, moneyer Osgot, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, legend commences at top, +CNVT REX ANGL, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +OSGOT M-O EOFRPI, 0.97g (BMC type XIV; N 787; S 1158). Bend in one part of flan, otherwise about very fine, toned.
ex Baldwin's Auction 37, 4 May 2004, lot 1034
Estimate: £200-300