GREAT BRITAIN. Penny, ND (1016-23). Winchester Mint. Cnut. NGC MS-64.
Quatrefoil (BMC viii) type; S-1157; North-781; Hild-3727; SCBI Cop-4068 (plate coin); Bruun-1000. Weight: 0.91 gms. Moneyer: Cunna. A wonderful example with a perfect even strike, soft luster and a fine gun-metal grey toning.
The Hampshire city of Winchester was one of the most important mints during the reign of Cnut, whose mortuary chest can still be seen in Winchester Cathedral.
From the L. E. Bruun Collection.
Estimate: 800 - 1000