ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold I Harefoot. 1035-1040. AR Penny (18mm, 1.09 g, 8h). Fleur-de-lis type (BMC vc, Hild. B). Lewes mint; Eadwine, moneyer. Struck circa 1038-1040. + HΛRO LD R·ECX, diademed bust left; shield and lis-tipped scepter to left / + ED PI(NE) ON L ÆPE, voided long cross; pellet in circle in center, fleur-de-lis (flanked by pellets) in angles. King 192 (
this coin cited); SCBI 18 (Copenhagen), 180 = Bruun 1108 (
this coin); North 803; SCBC 1165. Deep cabinet toning. In NGC encapsulation 8223349-008, graded MS 61. Very rare.
Ex L.E. Bruun (1852-1923) Collection.
