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Auction: 24123 - British and World Coins and Medals featuring the Pritchard Collection of 18th Century Provincial Tokens and Commemorative Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 1095

Cnut 'the Great' (1016-1035/36), 'Pointed Helmet' Type, Penny, c. 1023-1029, London, Leofing, + CVNT RECX A, draped bust left, wearing pointed helmet, quatrefoil-tipped sceptre before, rev. + LIFINC ON LVNDEN, voided short cross in pellet-tipped quatrefoil, pellet at each apex, 12h, 1.04g (SCBI 14 [Copenhagen] 2846; North 787; BMC XIV; Spink 1158), crimped and bright, otherwise a bold striking to the portrait, very fine

Provenance

Dolphin Coins, by private treaty, ticket in hand of Bob Ilsley - £85

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Sold for
£260

Starting price
£140