Silver penny of Cnut, England (Winchester), 1016 - 1035. 1973.157.2

Physical Description

• Axis: 9

• Measurements

  • Weight (in gr.): 1.16
  • Diameter (in mm): 19

Typological Description

• Object Type: Coin
• Date Range: 1016 - 1035
• Denomination: penny
• Material: Silver

• Authority

  • Issuer: Leodmaer
  • Dynasty: Anglo-Saxon
  • Authority: Cnut

• Geographic

  • Mint: Winchester
  • Region: British Isles
  • Locality: England

• Obverse

  • Legend: +CNVT R.EXAN
  • Type: bust, l., pointed helmet

• Reverse

  • Legend: +LEODMAER.ONǷINC
  • Type: ornamental short cross, annulets in quadrants

Findspot Description

Findspot

• Findspot: Poland, Stryjewo

References

• Citation: S.C.B.I. 519
• Reference: Hildebrand G
• Reference: BMC xiv
• Reference: North 787

Administrative History

• Identifier: 1973.157.2
• Department: Medieval
• Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

• Stryjewo Wielkie hoard

Rights

• CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
• License: Public Domain Mark (images)
• Rights: No Copyright - United States