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BM01207

Canute Penny, Helmet type, Bridport, Alfwold, ex Lockett

Canute (1016-35), silver Penny, pointed helmet type (1024-30), Bridport Mint, Moneyer Alfwold, helmeted bust with sceptre left, bust to bottom of coin, linear circle and Latin legend surrounding, +CNVT REX AN, rev. pellet at centre of short voided cross united at inner base by two linear circles, pellet in broken annulet in each angle, linear circle and Latin legend surrounding, +ALFPOLD ON BRYDI, weight 1.22g (N.787; S.1158). Quite double-struck, toned, a bold very fine and very rare.

The Latin legends translate as "Canute King of the English" on obverse and "Alfwold of Bridport" on the reverse.

The Bridport Mint known as "Bryde" at the time of Canute consisted of four moneyers at this seaport just over 15 miles west of Dorchester. It is thought the Mint was located in the old Burgh at "Bredy" and was in operation from the reign of Aethelstan until William I, a period of over 150 years.

Provenance:

Ex Richard Cyril Lockett, English part IV, Glendining, 27th April 1960, lot 3759 part.

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