© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type ND
| Silver | 1.11 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Harthacnut (1035-1042) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1040-1042 |
| Value | 1 Penny |
| Currency | Penny (924-1158) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.11 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#117442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Quadrilateral with pellet at each apex over long cross voided, a pellet at centre, mintname and moneyer around
Script: Latin
Lettering: +LIFINC ONN OCXEN
Comment
Harthacnut (1035-42), Penny, 1.11g, arm and sceptre type, Oxford, Lifinc (N.811)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Harthacnut Penny is that it was minted during a period of great turmoil in England. Harthacnut, also known as Cnut III, was the son of King Cnut the Great and Emma of Normandy, and he ruled England from 1040 until his death in 1042. During his reign, the country was facing political instability, Viking raids, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the minting of coins continued, and the Harthacnut Penny remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
