Very Rare Harold II Without Scepter

CNG 102, Lot: 1497. Estimate $4000. Sold for $4500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold II. 1066. AR Penny (19mm, 1.21 g, 11h). Pax type (BMC ia). Colchester mint; Wulfwine, moneyer. Crowned head left / + PVLFPI ON COLEC, PAX across central field. Turner 154 = BMC 7; SCBI –; North 837; SCBC 1187. Near VF, toned. Very rare.

From the Dr. Andrew Wayne Collection. Ex Property of a Gentleman (Spink 221, 2 December 2013), lot 653; Gordon V. Doubleday Collection (Glendining’s, 6 October 1987), lot 118.