IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.14 g, 9h). Phase I coinage, Short Cross type. ‘London’ mint; ‘Dgdoan,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1010-1016. Near VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 1132.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, Silver

Estimate: $ 1 000

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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.14 g, 9h). Phase I coinage, Short Cross type. ‘London’ mint; ‘Dgdoan,’ moneyer. Struck circa 1010-1016. + SIHTC RE+ DУFLIM, diademed and draped bust left / + DCD Θ · ΛNΘ LVNDR ·, small cross pattée. O'S –; SCBI 8 (BM), 55-8; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 46-8; SCBI 32 (Ulster), 33; SCBC 6118. Lightly toned, wavy flan, peck marks. Near VF. Very rare.

From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection, purchased from J. Linzalone, 2009. Ex Baldwin’s inventory, March 2006.

This is a historically important penny in the history of Irish currency. Sihtric III Silkbeard (Old Norse Sigtryggr) struck pennies imitating the types of Aethelred II and Cnut the Great. He patronized Norse poets, promoted Christianity, and aspired to match his contemporary Cnut the Great. He wisely avoided the Battle of Clontarf (April 23, 1014), and so he ruled in Dublin until his death in 1035.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Four, which will begin 18 September at 2 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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