Penny - Harold I (Fleur-de-Lis type; 2 pellets) ND (1038-1040) front Penny - Harold I (Fleur-de-Lis type; 2 pellets) ND (1038-1040) back
Penny - Harold I (Fleur-de-Lis type; 2 pellets) ND (1038-1040) photo
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Penny - Harold I Fleur-de-Lis type; 2 pellets ND

 
Silver 1.03 g 19.3 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Harold I (1035-1040)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1038-1040
Value
1 Penny
Currency
Penny (924-1158)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.03 g
Diameter
19.3 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#53971
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Voided long cross, fleur-de-lis between two pellets in angles, mint and moneyer in legend around.

Script: Latin

Comment

Kings of England (973-1066), Harold I (1035-40), Fleur-de-Lis type silver penny.

Interesting fact

The Penny coin , which features Harold I (Fleur-de-Lis type; 2 pellets) and was minted between 1038-1040, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. In fact, it's estimated that only around 20-30 of these coins exist today, making it a highly sought-after piece for numismatists.