Harold I ‘Harefoot’ Silver Penny 1035-1040AD Styrkarr, Cambridge

Harold I ‘Harefoot’ Silver Penny 1035-1040AD Moneyer Styrkarr, Cambridge mint.
18mm, 1.12g

An lovely example of the Fleur-de-Lis type (1038-40AD), good metal & with a clear portrait.
S.1165

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.