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

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.

Measurements:
1.30 grams.

Condition:
Good very fine and toned.

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

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

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £250 - 350 (EUR 310 - 440; USD 400 - 560)

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

Sold for: £360