DENMARK. Hardeknud (Knud III, the Hardy). 1035-1042. AR Penny (19mm, 1.04 g, 9h). Long Cross type. East Danish standard. Lund mint; Alfwarth, moneyer. Struck circa 1040-1042. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 1136.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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DENMARK. Hardeknud (Knud III, the Hardy). 1035-1042. AR Penny (19mm, 1.04 g, 9h). Long Cross type. East Danish standard. Lund mint; Alfwarth, moneyer. Struck circa 1040-1042. Draped and armored bust left / + Λ LFP RD : ON L, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center, annulets and pellets in alternating fields. Becker dies H38/18s; Becker Collection 41 var. (rev. fields; same obv. die); Hede –; cf. Hauberg 28. Toned, peck marks. VF.

From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from York Coins, 9 January 2007.

Hardeknud was the son of Knud the Great and Emma, daughter of Duke Richard I of Normandy, and widow of King Aethelred II of England. Knud married Emma in 1017. Hardeknud ruled as king of England (1040-1042) after the unexpected death of his brother King Harold I Harefoot (1035-1040).

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 18 September at 2 PM ET.

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