British Viking - Cnut - CVNETTI - York Penny > Lot No. 200

Size, weight:
1.30 grams.

Description:
C. 895-902 AD. Viking Coinage, Cnut Group. Obv: small cross pattee with pellet in 2nd and 4th angles and having +CVN ET TI legend with trefoils separating. Rev: C N V T at ends of long cross crosslet with R E X in angles.

Grade condition:
Good very fine and toned.

References:
S. 993; N. 501; cf. ASC, Lyon & Stewart IIb/e; cf. BAR 180.

Provenance pedigree:
The tone and colour reminiscent of coins from the Cuerdale Hoard but no confirmed provenance for this coin.

Low estimate: £250
High estimate: £350

Auction: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH