Watch List notes:

ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.12 g, 12h). Arm and Sceptre type (BMC ii, Hild. B). Thetford mint; Leofwine, moneyer. Struck 1040-1042. + HVR ÐΛ CHVT, diademed bust left, holding scepter / + LEFPINE ON ÐEOT:, quadrilateral, with pellet in center and angles, over voided short cross. Carson 4; SCBI 40 (Stockholm), 1726 = Hild. 185 (same dies); North 811; SCBC 1168. Near EF, toned. A bold and characterful portrait. Very rare.


From the Dr. Andrew Wayne Collection. Ex Dix Noonan Webb 72 (13 December 2006), lot 48.