Elegant and Refined Dies

5660665.

DENMARK. Hardeknud (Knud III, the Hardy). 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.09 g, 6h). Crux type. Lund mint; Aslac, moneyer. Struck circa 1040-1042. + HΛRDΛCNVT RX, Draped bust left; trefoil-tipped scepter to left / + ΛSLΛC ON LVND :, voided short cross; C–R–V–X in quarters. Becker, Coinages, dies H1/52; Becker Collection 23 (same dies); Hauberg 7; Hede –. Light golden toning, small peck on reverse. Choice EF. A superb example with lustrous surfaces. The most elegant and refined dies for all of Harthacnut’s Danish coinage. Very rare.