🏰 Cnut of Northumbria – Silver Halfpenny (c. 900–905 AD), Viking Kingdom of York
✨ Extremely Rare Viking Coin – Patriarchal Cross & Karolus Monogram
This remarkable silver halfpenny was struck under Cnut, Norse King of Northumbria, during his brief reign from circa 900 to 905 AD. It belongs to a rare class of Viking coinage issued in York, reflecting both Scandinavian influence and Carolingian legacy.
⚔️ Obverse
legend reads CNVT REX : around patriarchal cross
🛡️ Reverse
CVN ·:· NET ·:· TI :· as outer legend, Karolus monogram in centre within inner circle.📐 Specifications
Type: Halfpenny (½d)
Date: Circa 900–905 AD
Metal: Silver
Diameter: ca. 16 mm
Weight: 0.63 g
Mint: Likely Canterbury or London
Technique: Hammered, hand-struck
Grade: well-centered with legible inscriptions and strong detail, minor signs of cleaning.
Rarity: Extremely rare – coins from this period are seldom offered, especially fractional issues
📚 Historical Significance
👑 Cnut of Northumbria, not to be confused with the later King Cnut the Great (r. 1016–1035), was a Viking warlord and ruler of the Kingdom of York during the early 10th century—a time of intense political fragmentation and Norse expansion in Britain.
His coinage, including rare silver halfpennies like this one, offers crucial insight into Viking governance, Christian influence, and cultural ambition in Anglo-Saxon England.
🏰A museum-worthy piece for advanced collectors of Anglo-Saxon and early medieval English coinage.
✅ Authentic. Well-preserved. Historically rich
🚚 Shipping
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