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Unique ID: LVPL-DD2233
Object type certainty: Certain
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Incomplete silver penny of Cnut, quatrefoil type (AD 1017-1023). Obverse depicts crowned bust left with quatrefoil. Obverse inscription CNUT REX ANGL(LORUM). Reverse depicts quatrefoil with pellet at apex of each cusp; voided long cross, each limb terminating in three crescents. Reverse inscription: (...)O: SGOT M-O. Osgot moneyer. Probable Lincoln/York mint. Spink no. 781.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Date from: Exactly AD 1017
Date to: Exactly AD 1023
Quantity: 1
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Cnut the Great
Mint or issue place: York
Category: Coin of the kings of All England 924/5-1066
Type: Cnut, Quatrefoil (N 781-6) (Hild. E)
Obverse description: crowned bust left with quatrefoil
Obverse inscription: CNUT REX ANGL[LORUM]
Reverse description: quatrefoil with pellet at apex of each cusp; voided long cross, each limb terminating in three crescents
Reverse inscription: [+]O:SGOT M-O[ ]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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