Penny - Harold I Jewel Cross type

€55,906.00
IssuerEngland
Year1036-1038
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny
CurrencyPenny (924-1158)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.98 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1163, North#802
Obverse descriptionDiademed and draped bust left, royal title around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+HAROLD REC
(Translation: King Harold)
Reverse descriptionCross composed of four ovals united at base by two concentric circles enclosing a pellet, moneyer/mintname around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+LEOFǷINE ON ÐEOD
(Translation: Leofvine of Thetford)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1036-1038)  - -
Catalog ID1749844560
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