BRITISH COINS, Harthacanute (1035-1042), Silver Penny, Scandinavian issue, Lund mint, moneyer Alfward, helmeted bust left, legend commences at lower left, +HARDCNVT R.ECX, outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev long voided cross with pellet at centre, three crescents at end of each limb and legend around all within linear circle, +ALFP RD: ON L, 1.10g (S 1170). Light tone, a couple of pecks on the reverse, otherwise pleasing very fine.
ex CNG auction 50, 23 June 1999, lot 1938
Estimate: £500-700