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Harold II Penny, PAX type, London, Aldgar, sceptre

Harold II (6th Jan-14th Oct 1066), silver Penny, London Mint, Moneyer Aldgar, crowned bust left with sceptre, legend and beaded outer circle surrounding, legend commences at top, +HAROLD REX ANG, rev. PAX between beaded horizontal lines at centre, beaded circles and legend surrounding, legend commences at left +ALFGAR ON LVND, (BMC type I; N.836; S.1186). Unevenly toned, trace of deposits on undulating flan, very fine.

The legends translate as "Harold King of the English" on the obverse and "Alfgar of London" on the reverse with "Peace" across the centre.

According to North the London Mint operated with up to eight moneyers in this reign for this sole type.

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