IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase III. Circa 1035-1055/60. AR Penny (17mm, 0.90 g, 2h). Uncertain mint signature and moneyer. VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 1133.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

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

Estimate: $ 500

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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase III. Circa 1035-1055/60. AR Penny (17mm, 0.90 g, 2h). Uncertain mint signature and moneyer. Draped bust left / Voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; ‘hands’ in second and fourth quarters, pellet in first. O'S 16 var. (no pellet); SCBI 8 (BM), 128 (same dies); SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 186 (same dies); SCBI 32 (Ulster), 219-26 (same dies); SCBC 6132. Attractively toned. VF.

From the Sidney W. Harl & Kenneth W. Harl Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 272 (25 January 2012), lot 487 (hammer $1400).

This imitative penny was struck by unknown authorities for circulation in the Hiberno-Norse towns, where many residents still spoke a Scandinavian dialect in the thirteenth century.

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.

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