Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type obverse
Obverse
Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type reverse
Reverse

Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type (1040–1042)

CountryEngland Year1040–1042 Denom1 Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£1.34
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1040–1042
Denomination1 Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight1.110g
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Diademed bust left, sceptre before

Reverse

Quadrilateral with pellet at each apex over long cross voided, a pellet at centre,

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0357
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.34

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About the 1040 Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type

The 1040 Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type is a circulating 1 penny coin issued from 1040 to 1042, struck in silver. It weighs 1.11g. Reverse design: Quadrilateral with pellet at each apex over long cross voided, a pellet at centre,.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1040 Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type worth?

No verified sale of the 1040 Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.34 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1040 Penny - Harthacnut Arm and Sceptre type?

Check the weight 1.11g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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