Viking Era Silver Coin pendant

King Cnut (1016–1035) PENNY

Weight: 0.86 g
Obverse: +CNVTREXANGLORV
Reverse: +GO DEL EOEF OHV
Coiner: Godleof
Mint location: Huntingdon
Hole!

This silver penny, minted in Huntingdon during the reign of King Cnut (1016–1035), belongs to the “four-pass” type, named after the decorative four-lobed motif surrounding the central cross. The coin is associated with the moneyer Godleof, whose name is engraved on the reverse.

Despite a hole—likely made to use the coin as a pendant or jewelry—it remains an important historical and numismatic artifact.

Historical context
King Cnut, a Danish monarch, established a stable and prosperous rule over England after a series of conquests. The “four-pass” coins were minted during the early years of his reign (1016–1023) and symbolize his efforts to solidify his authority and legitimize his rule through high-quality coinage.

Huntingdon, a small but significant mint of the time, contributed to the coinage of Cnut’s reign. The reverse inscription “+GO DEL EOEF OHV” identifies Godleof as the moneyer responsible for producing this coin.

Numismatic details

Condition: VF (Very Fine), with hole
Material: Silver
Weight: 0.86 g
Obverse: “+CNVTREXANGLORV” surrounds the crowned portrait of King Cnut, symbolizing his sovereignty over England.
Reverse: “+GO DEL EOEF OHV” shows the moneyer Godleof’s name and a Cross Point.

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