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Auction: 23005 - The "Haddenham" Collection of English Coins
Lot: 284

The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | Harold I 'Harefoot' (1035-1040), 'Jewel Cross' Types, 1036-1038 (3), Pennies (2), Lincoln, Ælfnoth, + [HAROLD REX], diademed and draped bust left, rev. + ÆLFNOÐ ON LINCO: cross composed of four ovals united at the base by two circles enclosing a pellet, angles plain, 0.85g [13.12grns], 3h (Hildebrand -, cf. 372 [Type A]; Mossop Bb, cf. Pl. LVII, no. 9 same dies), bent and straightened with resultant cracks around edges and scratches to surface, legible, but poor; additionally, Norwich, Ælfwine, similar, rev. + ÆLFPINE ON NOR, as last, 0.85g [13.12grns], 12h (Hildebrand 769 [Type A]; SCBI 18 [Copenhagen], 457 same dies), porous and darkly toned, otherwise fair to almost fine; lastly, Cut Halfpenny, London, Leofræd, [+ HARO-]LD RECX, as before, rev. + LEO[FRED ON LV]NDON, as before, 0.55g, 3h (Hildebrand 660 [Type A]; SCBI 18 [Copenhagen], 395 same dies; North 802; BMC I; Spink 1163), lightly toned, very fine (3)

Provenance

i) T Mathews, by private treaty, 1988 - £145

ii) T Mathews, by private treaty, 1985 - £100

iii) J Cumming, by private treaty, 1995 - £195


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Sold for
£1,200

Starting price
£70