IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.54 g, 3h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; Faeremin, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19.5mm, 1.54 g, 3h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; Faeremin, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. + SIHTRIC REX DYFLIN, draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + FÆREMAN M • Θ DYFLI, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; pellet in each central crescent. O'S Type 3; SCBI –; Hildebrand 24; SCBC 6103. Struck from good Saxon style dies. Slight crimp. Toned. EF. Very rare with full spelling of Sihtric. |