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1 Penning - Harthacnut Short cross type, bust right

Features

Issuer Denmark
King Harthacnut (1035-1042)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1035-1042
Value 1 Penning
Currency Penning (825-1513)
Composition Silver
Weight 1.15 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
548786
References Hauberg Danmark# 9
Peter Christian Hauberg; 1900. Myntforhold og Udmyntninger i Danmark indtil 1146 = Coinage and minting in Denmark until 1146. Det Kongelige Danske Videnskabernes Selskab, Copenhagen, Denmark.

Obverse

Armored bust right holding scepter in front. Blundered legend

Script: Latin

Lettering:

Reverse

Short voided cross with circle-with-point in center. Inner circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ✠ NLV ICIIOGIIDIT

Mint

Lund, Sweden (1014-1450)

Comments

Similar to English short cross penny of Cnut (see link).

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Penning - Harthacnut (Short cross type, bust right)
Stacks Bowers
October 2025 L.E. Bruun Collection Part III
Lot 11110
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2025 UNC
(NGC MS 62)
USD 5500.00
(+ buyer's premium)
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