IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (20mm, 1.35 g, 6h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; Faenemin, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (20mm, 1.35 g, 6h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; Faenemin, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. + SMIRC RE+ ÐYFLNIG, draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + FÆNEMN MΘ ÐYNI, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. O'S Type 3; SCBI-; SCBC 6103. Minor die flaw on obverse. Light toned. Near EF. Very rare from these dies. |