Harold I ‘Harefoot’ Silver Penny 1035-1040AD Aelfweard, Hastings

Harold I ‘Harefoot’ Silver Penny 1035-1040AD Moneyer Aelfweard, Hastings mint.

18mm, 1.04g

An exceptional example of the Fleur-de-Lis type (1038-40AD), struck in good silver with clear portrait and attractive old collection toning.
S.1165

This coin comes with an old ticket and is originally from the William J Conte Collection, more recently having been sold by Baldwins in October 1997.

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.