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BG02939
Canute Quatrefoil type Penny, Norwich, Thurferth
Canute (1016-35), silver quatrefoil Penny (c.1017-25), Norwich Mint, Moneyer Thurferth, crowned and draped bust left within quatrefoil, legend surrounding commences at bottom, +CNVT REX ANGLORVM:, rev. pellet at centre of voided long cross, over quatrefoil with pellet cusps, legend surrounding, +ÐV RFE RÐ M NOR, weight 1.08g (N.781; S.1157). Light tone, a bold very fine.
The Latin legends translate as "Canute King of the English" on obverse and on the reverse "Thurferth of Norwich."
Provenance:
Purchased from A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd, Summer 2006.