ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold I Harefoot. 1035-1040. AR Penny (18mm, 0.93 g, 9h). Fleur-de-lis (BMC v, Hild. Ba). London mint; Ælfgeat, moneyer. Struck circa 1038-1040.Electronic Auction 477 British, Silver Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold I Harefoot. 1035-1040. AR Penny (18mm, 0.93 g, 9h). Fleur-de-lis (BMC v, Hild. Ba). London mint; Ælfgeat, moneyer. Struck circa 1038-1040. Diademed bust left; shield and trefoil-tipped scepter before / + ELE GET O(NN) • LVN, voided long cross; pellet in circle in center, fleur-de-lis (composed of trefoils) in angles. SCBI –; North 804; SCBC 1164. Toned, slightly wavy flan, a few peck marks. Near VF. |