Harthacnut, Sole Reign (1040-42), Penny, 'Arm and Sceptre' type, Nottingham, Blacman, 0.95g, 7h, rev. + BLACAMAN ON SNO (SCBI 40, 1691-92, same dies; N.811; S.1168), evidently a field find with soil deposits in recesses, previously straightened and minor surface porosity under magnification, otherwise dark tone, very fine or better in parts, rare.
Provenance
The Isladulcie Collection of Medieval Pennies and Fractions
Acquired privately in Rutland, 26 October 2006
Reportedly Purchased Spink, 22 May 2001 - £1,500
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500