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Harold I ‘Harefoot’ Silver Penny 1035-1040AD Jewel Cross type Godric, Colchester

Name: Harold I 'Harefoot' Silver Penny 1035-1040AD Jewel Cross type Godric, Colchester
SKU: TS970
Price: 1200.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£1,200.00

Code: TS970

17mm, 1.15g, SCBI 1162

Harold was the illegitimate successor to his father Cnut, and was appointed regent of England after the death of Cnut. His half-brother, Harthacnut, was the legitimate heir, but remained in Denmark for political reasons, taking over the kingdom of England in 1040AD.

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