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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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