The 1066 Penny - Harold IIHarold II (Harold Godwinson) silver penny from 1066. Harold only reigned January to October 1066 when he was killed at the Battle of Hastings. Moneyer is Deorman. Pax type. Diameter 19mm, weight 1.21g. SCBC 1186.
Obverse shows crowned head facing left with sceptre. Legend is HΛROLD REX ΛNGLO.
Variants may have head facing right or without a sceptre.
The Reverse has a legend DERMON OM STENI with PΛX across central field. This indicates the Moneyer Deorman and the Steyning mint.The coin shown is graded as EF and is quite rare. In this condition it would easily command a 5-figure amount.
Image credit: CNG Coins.
Mintage: Rare
Minted at Provincial mints
Minted in 1066. See Coins and Events of 1066
Monarch/Ruler: Harold II (1066-1066)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Harold II, silver penny, AD 1066, PAX with sceptre type, Folcwine on Sudbury £ 12,500.00 |
 | Reproduction Harold II Penny Coin Pack (Battle of Hastings) £ 5.90 |
 | ~Simply Coins~ REPRODUCTION HAROLD II SILVER PENNY COIN BY WESTAIR £ 19.50 |
 | VIKING. Silver Penny imitation, Harold II PAX reverse type £ 9,444.65 |
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