IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (20mm, 1.31 g, 6h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; Siel, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 5 000. 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, 1.31 g, 6h). Phase I coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; Siel, moneyer. Struck circa 1000-1010. + SIHTRC RE+ ÐYFLNI, draped bust left; pellet behind neck / + SIEL Θ ÐYF+LNIEIMIIV, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends. O'S Type 3; Hilderbrand 72; SCBI 8 (British Museum), 22 (same dies); SCBC 6103. Some very light porosity under attractive tone. EF. Very rare moneyer. |