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Penny - Harold I Fleur-de-Lis type; 3 pellets ND
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#56016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Voided long cross with trefoil of pellets in angles
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The Penny coin , which features Harold I (also known as Harold Godwinson) with a Fleur-de-Lis type reverse and 3 pellets, was minted during a time of great change in England. The coin was minted between 1038 and 1040, which was during the reign of King Edward the Confessor, who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. This was a time of great political and social upheaval, as the Normans were beginning to exert their influence over England, which would ultimately lead to the Norman Conquest of 1066. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of this period remained relatively consistent, with the Penny being a widely used denomination.
