CNG 102, Lot: 1284. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

DENMARK. Hardeknud (Knud III, the Hardy). As “Vice-King,” circa 1026/8-1035. AR Penny (19mm, 1.04 g, 9h). East Danish standard. Lund mint; “Theodred,” moneyer. Struck circa 1030-1035. + HΛRÐΛCN·V·T RX, serpent curling leftward / + Ð : EODRE·D· ON L·VN, open linear convex cross with pellet terminals and pellet center; arches of pellets in quarters. Hauberg 1 var. (moneyer); Becker, Coinages p. 120-1. VF, toned, wavy flan.

From the R.D. Frederick Collection.