ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.11 g, 6h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC ii, Hild. B). Oxford mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck 1040-1042.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 6 500. 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, 1.11 g, 6h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC ii, Hild. B). Oxford mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck 1040-1042. + HΛÐΛ CNVT RE, diademed bust left, holding scepter / + LIFINC ΘNN ΘCXEN :, quadrilateral, with pellet in center and angles, over voided short cross. SCBI 40 (Stockholm), 1703 (same dies); Hild 163 var. (obv. legend); BMC –; North 811; SCBC 1168. Some minor die rust on obverse. Otherwise. EF. Impressive portrait. Rare. |