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Harthacnut Jewel Cross Type Penny
Harthacnut Jewel Cross Type Penny

Harthacnut Jewel Cross Type Penny London, Godric, 1035-1037

£4,000.00

Product Code:26041715

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Description

Denomination: Silver penny

Period: Anglo-Saxon/Viking

Date: 1035-1037

Origin: London mint, moneyer Godric

Condition: VF+, strong portrait , toned, a rare coin especially in his own name and not his father’s, Cnut

Obverse: Diademed bust of Harthacnut, left, legend around +HARĐ ACNVT R

Reverse: Cross composed of four ovals united at their bases by two circles and a central pellet, legend around +GODRIC ON IVND

Size and Weight: 17mm, 1.15g

References: S 1166; North 808

Harthacnut (AD 1018-1042) became the nominal ruler of Denmark in 1023 at the young age of 5. On the death of his father in 1035, Harthacnut was now 17 but could not leave Demark for fear of invasion from Magnus of Norway, so he appointed Harold Cnutson to govern. He divided England with his half-brother Swein, allocating the south to himself and the north to Swein. A peace agreement was reached between Harthacnut and Magnus regarding their thrones. After Harold died in March 1040, Harthacnut invaded England, was crowned in 1040, and named Edward his heir in 1041. Harthacnut died suddenly in 1042, likely from tuberculosis, allowing Magnus to claim the Danish throne, but not England, which eventually passed to Edward.

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible

 

Additional information

Weight50 g

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