Lot 331
Harold II (1066), Penny, Wilton Mint, moneyer Centwine, crowned bust left with sceptre, legend surrounding, +HAROLD REX

Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Medallions | 111
Auction: 5 July 2023 at 09:50 BST
£7,560
Description
Harold II (1066), Penny, Wilton Mint, moneyer Centwine, crowned bust left with sceptre, legend surrounding, +HAROLD REX ANGO. Rev, PAX between beaded lines and inner beaded circle, legend surrounding, +CENTPINE ON PIL, 1.21g (S.1186; N.836; cf. SCBI 2 [Hunterian], 1216 different mint signature). Toned, somewhat porous, pleasing definition in portrait, mint moneyer inscription and PAX legends excellent. Good very fine, scarce. Ex. Studio Coins, with a ticket in the hand of Stephen Mitchell.

