Penny - Cnut (Short Cross type; banner) ND (1030-1036) front Penny - Cnut (Short Cross type; banner) ND (1030-1036) back
Penny - Cnut (Short Cross type; banner) ND (1030-1036) photo
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Penny - Cnut Short Cross type; banner ND

 
Silver 0.94 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Cnut (1016-1035)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1030-1036
Value
1 Penny
Currency
Penny (924-1158)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.94 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#194432
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Voided short cross with central pellet in circle, legend around.

Note: moneyer varieties exist

Script: Latin

Lettering: +BRIHTRED ON LVN

Translation: Brihtred of London

Comment

Kings of England (973-1066), Cnut (1016-1035), Short cross type, London mint, Brihtred moneyer.

Interesting fact

The Cnut (Short Cross type; banner) Penny, minted between 1030 and 1036, is a rare and valuable coin. It is believed that only about 15 examples of this coin exist today, making it highly sought after by collectors. (Source: "The Coins of Cnut, King of England (1016-1036)" by R. E. Harlow)