NORWAY. Olav III Haraldsson Kyrre (the Peaceful). 1067-1093. AR Penny (15.5mm, 0.95 g). Gunnar, moneyer. Struck circa 1070-1080.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots World, Silver Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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NORWAY. Olav III Haraldsson Kyrre (the Peaceful). 1067-1093. AR Penny (15.5mm, 0.95 g). Gunnar, moneyer. Struck circa 1070-1080. ·: – | + | – O |, armored bust left, in the form of a dragon-like creature / Kunar a mot Þisa (in Runic = “Gunnar owns this die”), voided long cross. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 154 (for type); Malmer, Contribution, Independent Class, 2; Stenersen Class S, 36 (types XXVIII/m), pl. V, 157 (obv.) and pl. VI, 167 (rev.); ABH 12. Toned. Good VF. |