GREAT BRITAIN. Penny, ND (1024-30). Dorchester Mint. Cnut. NGC Unc Details--Peck Marked.
Pointed Helmet (BMC xiv) type; S-1158; North-787; Hild-357; SCBI Cop-411 (plate coin); Bruun-111. Weight: 1.11 gms. Moneyer: Swet. Testing the silver content the tip of the knife has gone through the flan. Nicely toned and remarkably pedigreed Penny from this very rare Dorset Mint.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Ex: Countship of Brahesminde Collection (Private Sale - 1922).
Ex: J. Siökrona Collection, later purchased en bloc by the Royal Danish Coins and Medals Collection and the duplicates sold at auction.
Estimate: 600 - 800