Harthacanute Penny, Jewel Cross type, London, Eadwold Small banker's mark on obverse

Small banker's mark on obverse

light smoothing in fields

initial mark quatrefoil

HP initials raised below neck

Extremely fine with hint of russet toning

Harthacanute Penny, Jewel Cross type, London, Eadwold Small banker's mark on obverseHarthacanute (1035 42), silver Penny, jewel cross type (c. 1036 38), London Mint, Moneyer Eadweald, diademed bust right, legend and toothed border surrounding, commencing at top right, +HARA CNVT RC,rev. pellet at centre of lobed cross, two inner linear circles unite lobes at centre, legend and toothed border surrounding, +EADPALD ON LVN::, weight 1. 16g (BMC type Ia var.; Parsons ; N. 809; S. 1167). Lightly toned though of bright appearance, struck