Cnut (1016-1035), Penny, Leofinc, lyfinc on ret, pellet in first, third and fourth spandrel, obv. reads cnvt rex angl;, legend starting at 12h and drapery radiating from brooch, 0.97g/9h (Blackburn & Lyon, London B; BEH –; SCBI Copenhagen 1507, same obv. die; N 781; S 1157). A trifle weak in parts, otherwise very fine, rare (£250-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Griffiths Collection of Hertford Mint Pennies.

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Provenance:
E.J. Harris Collection;
bt Baldwin October 1997