ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold I Harefoot. 1035-1040. AR Penny (17mm, 1.01 g, 12h). Fleur-de-lis type (BMC vc, Hild. B). Wallingford mint; Ælfric, moneyer. Struck circa 1038-1040. + HΛRO LD RE :, diademed bust left; shield and lis-tipped scepter to left / + ÆL RIC O(NN) PEL, voided long cross; pellet in circle in center, fleur-de-lis (flanked by pellets) in angles. SCBI 18 (Copenhagen), 570 = Bruun 1156 (
this coin); North 803; SCBC 1165. Old cabinet toning. In NGC encapsulation 8223354-006, graded AU Details, peck marked. Rare.
Ex L.E. Bruun (1852-1923) Collection.
