Harold I ‘Harefoot’ Silver Penny 1035-1040AD Jewel Cross type Godric, Colchester

Harold I ‘Harefoot’ Silver Penny 1035-1040AD Jewel Cross type Godric, Colchester

17mm, 1.15g, SCBI 1162

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.

This coin comes with an old collectors ticket