Penny - Harthacnut Danish type

Features

Issuer	England (United Kingdom)
King	Harthacnut (1035-1042)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1040-1042
Value	1 Penny
Currency	Penny (924-1158)
Composition	Silver
Weight	1.08 g
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 56017
References	Sp# 1170 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).

Obverse

Armoured and diademed bust left, with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: HARÐACNVT REX

Translation: Harthacnut King

Reverse

Voided long cross with pellets and annulets in alternating angles

Script: Latin

Comments

Other types exist in the name of Harthacnut and are Scandinavian in origin. Although Harthacnut was the only legitimate heir to Cnut, he was unable to leave Denmark until 1040. Meanwhile, Harold had secured the kingdom of England in his absence, but Harthacnut was able to reclaim England without bloodshed on the death of Harold. His sole reign only lasted two years until his own death in 1042.

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
ND (1040-1042)

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