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Offline Callimachus

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Cnut penny, 1029-35.
« on: September 13, 2020, 09:20:40 pm »
I recently added this Cnut penny to my British gallery (https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=4762).

Penny,  1029-1035;  Norwich mint.
Obverse: +CNVT . REX  /  Diademed bust of Cnut.
Reverse: +SIRIC ON NORÐǷ  /  Short cross voided; circle and pellet at center.
Moneyer: Siric.
1.11 gm, 18 mm.               
North #790; Seaby #1159.

Provenance: ex. Norweb Collection (part 1, 80).

It came in a PCGS slab (#38651233, MS 62) and needed to be removed.
The newer PCGS slabs are difficult to get into, and I ended up placing the slab in a vise between 2 wood blocks, and carefully sawing one end off. Then I was able to get a knife blade between the front and back of the slab, which then enabled me to insert a small screw driver. I was able to gradually work the screw driver down each side and very carefully pry it apart.

I think the MS 62 is a bit optimistic, but still a beautiful coin.

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Re: Cnut penny, 1029-35.
« Reply #1 on: September 14, 2020, 06:42:53 am »
It's a great coin.

Alex
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Re: Cnut penny, 1029-35.
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2020, 06:48:45 pm »
I agree, great coin  +++

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