Two Rare Harold II Pennies

5675037.

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold II. 1066. AR Penny (19mm, 1.45 g, 12h). Pax type (BMC i, Hild. A). London mint; Wulfgar, moneyer. Crowned head left, scepter to left / + PVLGΛR ON LVNI, PΛX across central field. Braintree Hoard 85 (this coin); SCBI 48 (Northern), 1084 (same obv. die); North 836; SCBC 1186. Lightly toned, slight crease. Near EF. Rare and with a superb portrait.

Ex 2019 Braintree Hoard.