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L.E. Bruun Collection Part III 28-30 Oct 2025
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Rarely Seen Derby Penny in Handsome Condition
GREAT BRITAIN. Penny, ND (1029-36). Derby Mint. Cnut. NGC AU-58.
Short Cross (BMC xvi) type; S-1159; North-790; Hild-277; SCBI Cop-309 (plate coin); Bruun-87. Weight: 1.01 gms. Moneyer: Swertinc. The name of Derby originates from the Viking name Djúra Bý ("Village of the Deer") and was originally one of the five fortified towns of the Danelaw. Excessively rare Mint for this type with the present example being both handsomely toned and very detailed.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Estimate: 2000 - 2500
GREAT BRITAIN. Penny, ND (1029-36). Derby Mint. Cnut. NGC AU-58.
Short Cross (BMC xvi) type; S-1159; North-790; Hild-277; SCBI Cop-309 (plate coin); Bruun-87. Weight: 1.01 gms. Moneyer: Swertinc. The name of Derby originates from the Viking name Djúra Bý ("Village of the Deer") and was originally one of the five fortified towns of the Danelaw. Excessively rare Mint for this type with the present example being both handsomely toned and very detailed.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Estimate: 2000 - 2500