DENMARK. Hardeknud (Knud III, the Hardy). 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.08 g, 3h). Long Cross type. East Danish standard. Lund mint; Toki, moneyer. Struck circa 1040-1042. Helmeted and armored bust left / + TΘ ΘCI : Θ N L VDI, voided long cross with triple-crescent ends and pellet at center; crescents in first and third quarters. Becker, Coinages dies H28/226; Becker Collection 36 (this coin); cf. Hauberg 28 (for type); SCBC 1170. Toned, slightly wavy flan, peck mark. VF.
From the Causeway Collection. Ex C.J. Becker Collection (Høiland 3, 13 October 1998), lot 36.