DENMARK. Svend II Estridsen. 1047-1075. AR Penny (17mm, 1.08 g, 3h). Roskilde mint. VF.Electronic Auction 560 World, Silver Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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DENMARK. Svend II Estridsen. 1047-1075. AR Penny (17mm, 1.08 g, 3h). Roskilde mint. Openwork cross fleurée with central pellet-in-annulet, triple pellets in three of the voids and trefoil terminals on three of the bars, upper bar consisting of small globe set on larger globe; all within large open linear convex cross with pellet terminals and joined at ends by double line / Ornate "tapestry" pattern: central design consisting of pellet-in-annulets joined by double lines; on either side, IIIIIOIII and IICIIDII within pelleted border; at outer ends, cross pattée within pelleted border; pellet and crescent in outer voids. Cf. Hauberg 36 (different pseudo-legend); cf. Hede III, 56 (same). Toned, wavy flan, peck marks. VF. Rare. |