DENMARK. Hardeknud (Knud III, the Hardy). 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 7h). East Danish standard. Lund mint; Toki, moneyer. Struck circa 1040-1042. + HΛRÐECNVT REX, radiate and draped bust left / + TΘ ΘCI : ΘN L VDI, voided long cross, with triple-crescent ends; crescents in first and third quarters. Becker, Coinages dies H2/225; Hauberg –; Hede II 32 var. (obv. type; same rev. die); SCBC 1170. Richly toned. In NGC encapsulation 4155440-002, graded MS 61.
From the Richard Basler Collection.