ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Hiberno-Norse Northumbria). St. Peter coinage. Circa 921-927. AR Penny (20mm, 1.23 g, 3h). Sword/Cross type (BMC 1). York mint. Struck under Sihtric II Caech.

CNG Feature Auction 115
Lot: 1021. Estimated: $ 5 000

British, Silver

Sold For $ 9 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANGLO-SAXON, Anglo-Viking (Hiberno-Norse Northumbria). St. Peter coinage. Circa 921-927. AR Penny (20mm, 1.23 g, 3h). Sword/Cross type (BMC 1). York mint. Struck under Sihtric II Caech. SCIPE/TR MO in two lines, voided sword and trefoil between, cross flanked by pellets above, voided hammer separating legend below / + EB◊R·A·CE CIV, small cross pattée; pellets in quarters. Stewart & Lyon dies 11/– (unlisted rev. die); EMC 2018.0435 (this coin); North 555; SCBC 1014. Some light earthen deposits. Toned. Good VF. A pleasing specimen. Rare.

Found near Newark, 2018.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 115 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 16-17 September 2020. This lot is in Session 4, which begins 17 September 2020 at 2 PM ET.

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