Canute Penny, Helmet type, Stamford, Alfan, likely ex Cambridge Hoard Struck in 22 carat gold

Struck in 22 carat gold and finished to Proof standard

7h (RIC 249

on groundline

pellet centre quatrefoil either side at bottom

Canute Penny, Helmet type, Stamford, Alfan, likely ex Cambridge Hoard Struck in 22 carat goldCanute (1016 35), silver helmet type Penny (1024 30), Stamford Mint, Moneyer Alfan, helmeted bust left with sceptre, legend surrounding, +. CNVT REX A, rev. pellet in double annulet at centre of voided short cross, broken annulet enclosing pellet in each angle, extra pellet in two opposing angles, linear circles and legend surrounding, +ALFAN ON STAN, weight 1. 04g (SCBI ; N. 787; S. 1158). Toned, some light marks, a bold very fine and very rare