ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 0.92 g, 12h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC ii, Hild. B). Dover mint; Cynestan, moneyer. Struck 1040-1042. Good VF.Keystone 14 – The James P. Rosen Collection of English Coins Anglo-Saxon, Silver Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 0.92 g, 12h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC ii, Hild. B). Dover mint; Cynestan, moneyer. Struck 1040-1042. Diademed bust left, holding trefoil-tipped scepter / + CINSTΛN ON DOFR’Є :, quadrilateral, with pellet in center and angles, over voided short cross. SCBI 40 (Stockholm), 1597 var. (rev. legend; same obv. die); North 811; SCBC 1168. Hairline striking splits. Peck marks. Attractively toned with much orange-gold lustre. Good VF. Rare. |