The Numismatic Circular Volume 12 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 Excerpt: ...V. F. 25 - D CANUTE (the "Great"), KING OF ENGLAND (A.D. 1016-1035) Canute son ot Sweyn King of Denmark, on his father's death, and the consequent restoration of Ethelred II, invaded England to support his claim to the throne, but he had to sustain an arduous struggle with Ethelred and afterwards with his son Edmund Ironsides, with varying successes on both sides, until at length an arrangement was made between Canute and Edmund to divide the kingdom between them, and on the death of the latter, the former became the undisputed King of England which he ruled wisely, equitably, and well, although he was burdened as well with the care of governing Denmark and Norway. Canute's death took place in England, and he was buried in the Minster of Winchester Cathedral. 3763 Silver. Axminster penny (Rnd. 22-1). + CNVT RECXDiademed and cuirassed bust with sceptre to left. P .. + LEOF" PINE ON-ACX-Short voided cross with annulet enclosing. pellet in centre. An extremely rare mint, and unique of this type so far as is known. E. F. 7 10 - 'From the celebrated Montagu, and Murdoch Collections. 5764 Gloucester penny (Rud. 22-13). + CNVT REX'ANGLORCrowned bust to left between cross and pellet, within a quatrefoil. I$i. + LEOFSIDE-ON-GLE. Long voided cross with pellet in centre upon a quatrefoil. Rare mini, slightly fractured on edge. V. F. - 17 6 3765 London penny (Rud. 23-8). Similar legend and type, but without cross and pellet. ty. + FREDPINE-ON-LVN-Type as before. V. F. - 8 6 3766 York penny (Rud. 25-19). + CNVT'REX'A. Bust with sceptre and conical helmet to left. Ri. + DRIMOLF'M--O'EOFR A quatrefoil upon a short voided cross. V. F. - 8 6 CHARLES I (the Martyr), KING OF ENGLAND (A.D. 1626-1649) Charles was the third son of Jam...