ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold I Harefoot. 1035-1040. AR Penny (19mm, 1.10 g, 12h). Fleur-de-lis type (BMC vc, Hild. B). Lincoln mint; Leofwig, moneyer. Struck circa 1038-1040.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 1 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harold I Harefoot. 1035-1040. AR Penny (19mm, 1.10 g, 12h). Fleur-de-lis type (BMC vc, Hild. B). Lincoln mint; Leofwig, moneyer. Struck circa 1038-1040. + HΛRO LD RE+, diademed bust left; shield and scepter to left / + LE FPIG E ON LIN, voided long cross; pellet in circle in center, fleur-de-lis (flanked by pellets) in angles. Mossop pl. LXI, 17 (dies C/b) = SCBI 40 (Stockholm), 939 (same dies); Hild 404; BMC –; North 803; SCBC 1165. Good VF. Unusual large bust with diadem of pellets. |