ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.14 g, 6h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC [Cnut] xvii, Hild. [Cnut] I). York mint; Witherwine, moneyer. Struck in the name of Cnut, 1040-1042. EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1069. Estimated: $ 1 500

British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. 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, 1.14 g, 6h). Arm and Scepter type (BMC [Cnut] xvii, Hild. [Cnut] I). York mint; Witherwine, moneyer. Struck in the name of Cnut, 1040-1042. Diademed bust left, holding trefoil-tipped scepter / + PIÐERI(NN) ON EOFERP :, quadrilateral, with pellet in center and angles, over voided short cross. North 799; SCBC 1169. Light iridescent toning. EF. An attractive coin in hand. Rare.

Coins of Harthacnut of the Jewel Cross type are very seldom encountered from mints north of the river Thames. This was the territory assigned to his half brother Harold I following the division of the kingdom after the death of their father Cnut.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Four – Lot 889-1124 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 19 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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