Vikings of York, Cnut Penny, 'CVNETTI' cross pattée type, c.895-920 crown over three line inscription

crown over three line inscription with emblematic spray below

scene of the Annunciation

seated in King Edward's Chair

very rare in this condition

BA-ΣIΛEΩ-Σ / ΔHMHTPIOY

Vikings of York, Cnut Penny, 'CVNETTI' cross pattée type, c.895-920 crown over three line inscriptionVikings of Northumbria, Kingdom of York (c. 895 920), Cnut, silver Penny, Cunetti type, patriarchal cross and pellets, letters in turn of CNVT at each cross terminal, REX alternating between, beaded outer border both sides, rev. cross pattee with two opposing pellets, Latin legend and beaded circles surrounding, +CVN.:. NET.:. TI, weight 1. 33g (N. 501; S. 993). Attractively toned, some small rim chips and peck mark, otherwise extremely fine.