King Harold II (Harold Godwineson)
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
King Harold II (Harold Godwineson)
after an original by Theodoric
silver penny, based on a work of 1066
3/4 in. (19 mm) diameter
Purchased, 1958
Primary Collection
NPG 4050
Sitterback to top
- King Harold II (Harold Godwineson) (1022?-1066), Reigned 1066. Sitter associated with 5 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Theodoric (active 1065-1071), Medallist. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 282
- Strong, Roy, Tudor and Jacobean Portraits, 1969, p. 133
- Williamson, David, Kings and Queens, 2010, p. 26
- Williamson, David, The National Portrait Gallery: History of the Kings and Queens of England, 1998, p. 33
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