Auction Catalogue
Harthacnut (1035-1042), Penny, Arm and Sceptre type, in the name of Cnut, Bedford, Swot, spet on bedev, 0.93g/12h (Bagshawe –; N 799; S 1169). Slightly crimped, otherwise good very fine and dark-toned, extremely rare; possibly the only specimen available to commerce £1,500-2,000
Apparently one of only four known. Of the others, one is in Copenhagen, the other two in Stockholm
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