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Sold for (Inc. bp): £5,200
Anglo-Saxon Coins - Harold I (Harefoot) - Norwich / Man(na) - Jewel Cross Penny 1037-1038 AD
Sole reign, BMC type i. Obv: double-banded diademed profile bust left with +HAROLD REX legend. Rev: cross of four long ovals with double annulet and pellet centre and +MANNAONNORĐPIC legend for the moneyer Manna (sometimes listed as Man) at Norwich mint. 1.09 grams.
As struck.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired UK market.
Property of a Hampshire gentleman.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.11101-183644.
LITERATURE:
S. 1163; N. 802; EMC 1018.0468 (same dies).
FOOTNOTES:
The obverses showing a double band to the diadem are attributed to Harold's sole reign, after spring 1037 AD.
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