Wessex Coins

Tel: 02380972059
Email: info@wessexcoins.co.uk
Web site: https://sites.ph9.com/WessexCoins651/

CANUTE HELMET TYPE SILVER PENNY OF LINCOLN MINT

SOLD

Code: 10544



Cnut Silver helmet type Penny (1024-30)
Lincoln Mint, Moneyer IVSTEIN
Obverse: Helmeted bust of Cnut facing left with sceptre in left field, with Latin legend surrounding, +CNVT R EX ANG
Reverse: Pellet in a double annulet at centre of voided short cross, broken annulet enclosing pellet in each angle, with linear circles and Latin legend surrounding: +IVSTENEN ON LINC
S.1158
1.09 gram, 19 mm in diameter.
A superb example, as struck with a subtle electric-blue tone.
Has been graded and slabbed by NGC as MS 64, (Currently only 4 in this grade).
NGC Certification number: 5775832-001.