★ An impressive portrait of Cnut ★

BRITISH, Anglo-Saxon. Kings of All England. Cnut, 1016-1035. Penny (Silver, 19.5 mm, 1.06 g, 3 h), quatrefoil type, Aethelmer, Lincoln, 1017-1023. ✠CNVT REX ΛNGLO Crowned and draped bust of Cnut to left within quatrefoil. Rev. ✠EDELMER M'O LIN Voided long cross with pellet at center and triple crescent ends; all over quatrefoil. SCBC 1157. A sharply struck and beautifully toned example with an impressive portrait. Minor marks, otherwise, extremely fine.