Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
London Mint
Harold I as sole King, (1037-1040); King of All England
Moneyer: Eddald (or Edpald); Type: Fleur-de Lis (1038-1040)
Obverse Description
Diademed bust of King Harold I wearing armour with shield and sceptre in front facing left; text around, '+ HAROLD RECX.'.
Reverse Description
Long cross, voided with fleur-de-lis between two pellets in the angles; text around, '+ EDDALD ON LVN'.
Edge Description
Plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Seaby, B.A. Ltd., 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1932
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Date Issued
1038-1040 AD
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.042 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
North 803
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.121, no.803 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.130, no.1165 Pages
