CNUT Penny

[DaveG38 405]

Just bought a nice Cnut Penny - Seaby 1159, a common type, but in about GVF grade. I'm trying to decipher the reverse legend and I'm hoping somebody can help. So far I've got what looks like CODRIC ON STANEO, but neither of the 'C's are definite and the 'I' is doubtful due to some blundering. Anybody help with the attribution i.e moneyer and mint?  Many thanks in advance.

[Rob 3,152]

Probably Godric at Stamford.

[DaveG38 405]

Brilliant. Thanks Rob. My books only go back to 1066, so earlier periods are a bit more mysterious. I guessed at Stamford or maybe Steyning, but couldn't get the moneyer. The first letter doesn't look much like a modern G, I must say, although I can see it now you explain it.