Harold I ‘Harefoot’ 1.35-1040Ad Silver Penny Fleur-de-Lis type, Oxford mint

£2,950.00

Code: HS15

Harold I ‘Harefoot’ 1.35-1040Ad Silver Penny Fleur-de-Lis type, Oxford mint, moneyer Leofwine.

S1164, 19mm, 1.19g. An exceptional coin.

Harold was the illegitimate successor to his father Cnut, and was appointed regent of England after the death of Cnut. His half-brother, Harthacnut, was the legitimate heir, but remained in Denmark for political reasons, taking over the kingdom of England in 1040AD.

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