ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold I Harefoot. 1035-1040. AR Penny (18mm, 0.97 g, 12h). Fleur-de-lis type (BMC vc, Hild. B). Steyning mint; Frithuwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1038-1040.Electronic Auction 516 British, Silver Sold For $ 2 250. 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, 0.97 g, 12h). Fleur-de-lis type (BMC vc, Hild. B). Steyning mint; Frithuwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1038-1040. Diademed bust left; shield and lis-tipped scepter to left / + FRI EP INE : O STE, voided long cross; pellet in circle in center, fleur-de-lis (flanked by pellets) in angles. North 803; SCBC 1165. Some die wear, slightly wavy flan. Good VF. Rare. |