BRITISH COINS, Canute (1016-1035), Penny, Helmet type (1024-1030), York mint, moneyer Ira, pointed helmet bust left with sceptre, +CNVT REX ANG, rev short voided cross with pellet and annulet centre, pellet in annulet in each angle, all within linear circle, +IRE M-ON EOFRPIC, 0.89g (BMC type XIV; N 787; S 1158). Toned, weaker strike on the reverse, otherwise very fine and scarce.
Estimate: £200-300