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Penny - Cnut CVNNETTI type
| Silver | 1.39 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Viking Kingdom of York (Kingdoms of British Isles and Frisia) |
|---|---|
| King | Cnut (900-905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 900-905 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.39 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52378 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Small cross pattée, two pellets around, within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + CVN + ETT ·:· TI :
Comment
Coinages of the Viking Kingdom of York (c.895-920), Cnut (c.898-915), CVNNETTI type, York mint, struck c.900-905.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cnut Penny is that it features a unique blend of Viking and Christian imagery. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Cnut, while the reverse (back) side features a cross, which was a symbol of Christianity, which was a significant departure from the traditional Viking pagan beliefs. This blending of religious symbols reflects the cultural and religious shifts that were taking place in the Viking world during Cnut's reign.
