Penny of Harold I

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Issued by: Harold I
Denomination: Penny
Mint: Shrewsbury
Period: Anglo-Saxon
Date found: 06/06/2022
Location: Vale of Glamorgan

Description

A “Jewel Cross” type penny of Harold I. The reverse reads LEOFPINE ON SCROB giving the moneyer as Leofwine and the mint Shrewsbury. An extremely rare coin it has been designated a Find of Note.