IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase III. Circa 1035-1055/60. AR Penny (18mm, 0.91 g). Phase III coinage. Imitating the Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Uncertain mint signature and moneyer. Near EF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 1245. Estimated: $ 750

British, Silver

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Phase III. Circa 1035-1055/60. AR Penny (18mm, 0.91 g). Phase III coinage. Imitating the Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Uncertain mint signature and moneyer. Draped bust right; quatrefoil on neck / Voided long cross, with triple crescent ends; ‘hand’ in first angle, retrograde S in third, pellet in second and fourth. SCBI 8 (BM), 108 (same rev. die); SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 209; SCBI 32 (Ulster), 279 (same dies); SCBC 6133. Toned, slightly wavy flan. Near EF.

From the Alexander Christopher Collection.


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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