ANGLO-SAXON, Kings of All England. Harthacnut. 1035-1042. AR Penny (18mm, 1.11 g, 6h). Jewel Cross type (BMC i, Hild. A). Oxford mint; Leofing, moneyer. Struck circa 1036-1037. + HΛÐΛ CNVT RE, diademed bust left, holding scepter / + LIFINC ΘNN ΘCXEN :, quadrilateral, with pellet in center and angles, over voided short cross. SCBI 40 (Stockholm), 1703 (same dies); Hild 163 var. (obv. legend); BMC –; North 811; SCBC 1168. Some minor die rust on obverse. Otherwise. EF. Impressive portrait. Rare.

From the G.W. Trow Collection. Ex Spink 238 (27 June 2016), lot 1173.