seated in King Edward's Chair
has been counter-stamped with an annulet device four times around obverse legend
initial mark lis both sides
chronogrammatic inscription GVILIELM
Vikings of York, Cnut Penny, 'CVNETTI' cross pattée type, c.895-920 seated in King Edward's ChairVikings of Northumbria, Kingdom of York (c. 895 920), Cnut, silver Penny, Cunetti type, patriarchal cross and pellets, letters in turn of CNVT at each cross terminal, REX alternating between, beaded outer border both sides, rev. cross pattee with two opposing pellets, Latin legend and beaded circles surrounding, +CVN.:. NET.:. TI, weight 1. 33g (N. 501; S. 993). Attractively toned, some small rim chips and peck mark, otherwise extremely fine.