Auction Catalogue

29 May 1996

Starting at 2:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Banknotes

The Charing Cross Hotel  The Strand  London  WC2N 5HX

Lot

№ 68

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29 May 1996

Hammer Price:
£170

Cnut (1016-1035), Penny, Quatrefoil type, Bristol, Ælfwine, ÆLFPINE ON BRIC:, Gloucester style, late phase of die-cutting with diademed bust, reads ANGLOR, 0.85gm (B. & L., ASMH, pp.233-5; N. 781; S. 1157). Slightly crimped, otherwise good very fine and toned, rare (£120-150)

The Bristol mint first opened in Cnut’s Quatrefoil type