IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.45 g, 4h). Phase II coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; ‘Siult’, moneyer. Struck circa 1015-1035.CNG Feature Auction 117 British, Silver Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.45 g, 4h). Phase II coinage. Imitating Long Cross type of Æthelred II. Dublin mint; ‘Siult’, moneyer. Struck circa 1015-1035. + SIHTRC RE+ DYFLM, draped bust left; small cross pattée behind neck / + SIVLT MΘ DIFLINΛM, voided long cross, with pellet at center and triple-crescent ends; pellets in quarters. O'S Type 3; Hildebrand 73; SCBI 22 (Copenhagen), 62–3; SCBC 6122. Some light deposits and a few minor marks. Toned. Near EF. Very rare of this moneyer. |