Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Cnut (1016-1035), Penny, Leofric, leofric on heo, 0.97g/12h (FEJ 362, same obv. die; N 787; S 1158). A trifle weak on obverse at 10 o’clock (and corresponding on reverse), otherwise good very fine, toned, extremely rare of this moneyer; possibly only one other believed known (£400-500)

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

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Provenance:
W.J. Conte Collection, CNG Mailbid Sale 58, 19 September 2001, lot 1815 [acquired by WJC 1994].

The only other specimen traced by the cataloguer (Elmore Jones 362, possibly ex Longman 227 part, ex Ready) sold for £75 in 1971