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Great Britain - Sterling Silver Ingot “Harold Harefoot - The Banishment of Emma” - 1,000 Years of British Monarchy Series - John Pinches, .925 Silver, Approximately 66 g (Approximately 61.05 g Net Silver, 1.96 Troy Ounces) - A sterling silver ingot from the 1,000 Years of British Monarchy series, issued by John Pinches and dedicated to a millennium of British royal history. The series comprises 50 ingots, each depicting a monarch or a significant event in the history of the British monarchy. The ingot commemorates Harold I, known as Harold Harefoot, King of England from 1035 to 1040, and the banishment of Emma of Normandy. Emma, the widow of King Cnut the Great and mother of Harthacnut, was a central figure in the succession struggle following Cnut’s death. In 1037 she was driven from England and found refuge in Bruges, Flanders. Get History Obverse: A portrait of King Harold Harefoot, wearing a helmet and armour, appears within an oval frame. Beside it is a scene depicting the banishment of Emma of Normandy from the royal residence. The king points towards the exit while Emma is escorted by members of the guard, with a dog appearing in the foreground. Reverse: The following inscriptions appear: 1035-1040 HAROLD HAREFOOT THE BANISHMENT OF EMMA Manufacturer: John Pinches. Metal: .925 sterling silver. Gross weight: Approximately 66 g. Net silver weight: Approximately 61.05 g, equivalent to approximately 1.96 troy ounces.