© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
½ Penny - Cnut
| Silver | 0.55 g | - |
| Issuer | Viking Kingdom of York (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Cnut (900-905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 900-905 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.55 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#311094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Karolus monogram within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CVN ·:· NET ·:· TI :·
Comment
Anglo-Saxon Middle Period (c.780-973), Anglo-Viking Coinages (885-954), Coinages of the Viking Kingdom of York (c.895-920)Some 3,000 silver pennies bearing Cnut's name were in the Cuerdale hoard, found near Preston, Lancashire in 1840. The date suggested for the burial of this hoard is c. 905, soon after the Vikings were expelled from Dublin. Who Cnut was and where he reigned are matters of conjecture.
As Sp#992 but CVNNETTI around Karolus monogram. L.&S. IIId
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Cnut (900-905) coin from the Viking Kingdom of York is that it features a unique blend of Viking and Christian imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Cnut, while the reverse side features a cross, symbolizing the Christian faith that was prevalent during his reign. This blending of cultures and beliefs reflects the complex history of the Viking Age and the influence of Christianity on Viking society.
