Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Cnut (1016-1035), Penny, Wulfric, pvlfric oi her, obv. reads cnvt rex anglo, legend starting at 8h, pointed nose, 0.90g/6h (Blackburn & Lyon, London C, middle; BEH – [cf. 1171]; Doubleday 164, this coin; SCBI Copenhagen 1224, same obv. die; N 781; S 1157). Minor peckmarks and inner circle crack to edge, otherwise very fine and toned, rare (£200-250)

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

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Provenance:
Duke of Argyll Collection;
G.V. Doubleday Collection, Glendining Auction, 6 October 1987, lot 164