Kirk Michael Hoard Cnut Coin
Date made: deposited c.1065
Description: The inscription on this bent coin is;
CNUT RE(C)X (AN)
Stamford (STA). Leofæine (Leofwine). [R[ ]CX]
Bust left, diademed; in front sceptre (usually with lis head, but sometimes a trefoil). Reverse has short cross voided; circle enclosing a pellet in centre.
Numismatic information:
SHORT-CROSS c.1029-35/6—(BMC xvi; Hild. H; North 790)
Measurements: Die-axis 90°
Materials: silver
Date found: 1972 and 1975
Object name: coin
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 1976-0081/13