ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold II. 1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.53 g, 9h). Pax type (BMC i, Hild. A). York mint; Snæbjorn, moneyer. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 1098.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

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

Estimate: $ 2 500

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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold II. 1066. AR Penny (20mm, 1.53 g, 9h). Pax type (BMC i, Hild. A). York mint; Snæbjorn, moneyer. Crowned head left, scepter to left / + SNÆBEORN ON EON, PΛX across central field. SCBI 2 (Hunterian), 1222 (same dies); North 836; SCBC 1186. Toned, slight double strike on obverse. Good VF. Rare.

From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex David Hess FPL 10-167 (November 1967), no. 1726.

Harold II Godwinson was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England (January 5-October14, 1066). The reverse type of PAX was a hopeful pledge to his subjects that he could defend England from the two other contenders: Harald Hardrada of Norway and William, the Duke of Normandy. Harold won a decisive victory over Harald Hardrada at Stamford Bridge (September 25, 1066), but risked battle against Duke William too soon and fell at Hastings.

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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