Harold I (1035-1040), Penny, Long Cross and Fleur-de-lis type, London, Godric (?), godoio on lvn, 0.62g/3h (BEH 616ff; N 803; S 1165). Cracked, otherwise very fine, dark tone £250-350

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Hammered Coins from the Collection of James T. Joyner.

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Provenance: Bt J.S.J. Welsh.

At first glance the reverse legend appears to be blundered; however, while the first o of the moneyer’s name is part of the original inscription, the other two are annulets which seem to have been deliberately overpunched on the original lettering, thus partly defacing the name