Obverse:
Crowned bust of Harold II (Godwinson) left,
without sceptre. Text around HAROLD REX ANGLO.
Reverse:
PAX across field with lines above and below.
Text around EDPINE ON LVNDDN.
History:
Harold Godwinson, or Harold II of England
was the last Anglo-Saxon King of England.
He ruled from January 5 to October 14, 1066
when he was killed at the Battle of Hastings
after William of Normandy invaded England
to fight for the throne. Only three types
of penny were minted during his short reign.
Date:
Moneyer Edwine in London, 1066.
Diameter:
1.9cm
