Cnut Coin

Barnstaple Mint

The Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Barnstaple, United Kingdom

11th Century silver penny produced by the Barnstaple mint during the reign of the Danish King of England , Cnut the Great. Inscribed on the coin is BEARD, the short form of Beardanstapol, the Anglo-Saxon name of the town.

Details

Title: Cnut Coin
Creator: Barnstaple Mint
Date Created: 1017-1035
Location Created: Barnstaple
Physical Dimensions: Diameter 1.8 cm
Type: Coin
Rights: Copyright Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon
Medium: Silver
Category: Coins and Medals
Accession Number: NDDMS 2017.81

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