Date: 1040-1046 ?

Description:

Harthacnut, Penny, 1.06g, Scandinavian imitation in the style of a Hiberno-Norse long cross, Lund mint. Peck marks to the reverse. A crude but recognisable imitation of an Hiberno-Norse, Phase 1, Class B penny (S.6103) itself imitating a penny of Harthacnut.

• Very fine (VF)
• Extremely rare

Obverse:

• Bare bust left to base of coin
• Legend: +HARDÐA CVNVC

Reverse:

• Long cross, each limb ending in three semi-circles, a pellet in centre
• Legend: +ÐORCETL ON LV

Country:

• Ireland

Category:

• Scandinavian Imitation of an Hiberno-Norse
  • Phase 1
    • Class B
• Hammered

 Further Reading:

• O’Brien Coin Guide: Anglo-Saxon Coins & Their Links to Ireland
• O’Brien Coin Guide: Who Introduced Anglo-Saxon Coins to Ireland and why ?
• O’Brien Coin Guide: Introduction to the Hiberno-Norse Coinages of the Late 10th & Early 11th C